Advice Issued For: Cowangie, Danyo, Koonda, Pallarang, Tutye, Tyalla, Duddo, Boinka Fire Origin: 26 km North of Cowangie on Underbool Track Incident Name: Issued: 20/01/14 11:41 AM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Cowangie, Danyo, Koonda, Pallarang, Tutye, Tyalla, Duddo, Boinka. Firefighters continue to work on a fire 26 km North of Cowangie on Underbool Track. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. Murray Sunset, Hattah Kulkyne and Wyperfeld National Parks and the Big Desert Wilderness Park are closed to the public. The next update is expected by 4pm on 20/01/14 or as the situation changes. Safety Information: Review your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. If you are experiencing smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024. Stay Informed: Via depi.vic.gov.au. Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. Download the FireReady App or follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:43:01 +0000
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