Advice Issued For: Deddick Valley, Gelantipy, Butchers Ridge, Wulgulmerang East, Tubbut, Bonang Fire Origin: 20 NW GOONGERAH Incident Name: GOONGERAH-DEDDICK TRAIL Issued: 26/01/14 12:38 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Gelantipy, Butchers Ridge, Wulgulmerang East, Deddick Valley, Tubbut and Bonang. There is a large bushfire near Deddick Trail and two smaller bushfires burning remotely in the Snowy River National Park. All three bushfires are not yet under control however fire behaviour has decreased in the cooler conditions. Hot weather is expected again from Monday so be aware fire activity will increase and conditions will become more dangerous. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. Bonang Road is open. Snowy River National Park to the east of the Snowy River including Yalmy Road remains closed. Errinundra and Lind National Parks also remain closed. The next update is expected by 27/01/14 2:00 PM 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. Anyone using Bonang Road should remain alert and aware of fire vehicle traffic. 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: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 01:39:01 +0000
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