Advice Issued For: Enochs Point, Jamieson, Karralika Heights, - TopicsExpress



          

Advice Issued For: Enochs Point, Jamieson, Karralika Heights, Kevington, Knockwood, Matlock, St Clair, Ten Mile, The Oaks, The Triangle, Taylor Bay, A1 Mine Settlement, Eildon, Gaffneys Creek, Woods Point, The Springs, Bonnie Doon, Lake Eildon Fire Origin: 15 KM WNW MATLOCK Incident Name: BIG RIVER - FRENCHMANS CREEK T Issued: 19/01/14 6:30 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Enochs Point, Jamieson, Karralika Heights, Kevington, Knockwood, Matlock, St Clair, Ten Mile, The Oaks, The Triangle, Taylor Bay, A1 Mine Settlement, Eildon, Gaffneys Creek, Woods Point, The Springs, Bonnie Doon, Lake Eildon. Firefighters are working in steep country on the bushfire 15 KM WNW MATLOCK . The fire has burnt 258 hectares and is not yet under control. Fire is still active. Control line construction and backburning operations have continued today. This work has generated a significant level of smoke, which will be visible to surrounding communities. Residents may also smell smoke. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Campers along the Upper Big River Road have been advised to leave the area. Motorists traveling in the area are urged to take additional care due to the increased presence of emergency vehicles, machinery and smoke. Big River Road remains closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles between the Warburton-Woods Point Road, Cambarville and the Eildon-Jamieson Road. Stay up to date with road closures at vicroads.vic.gov.au. The next update is expected by 20/01/14 7:00 AM or as the situation changes. Safety messages: 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 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 cfa.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.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 07:32:01 +0000

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