Advice Issued For: Frenchmans, Redbank, Tanwood, Warrenmang, Barkly Fire Origin: MOONAMBEL Incident Name: STAWELL-AVOCA RD Issued: 18/01/14 6:20 AM This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Frenchmans, Redbank, Tanwood, Warrenmang, Barkly. Firefighters continue to work on a fire in the MOONAMBEL area. There is reported fire activity 4.5 kilometres west of MOONAMBEL and the fire is currently not yet under control. Containment lines are being constructed around the fire edges of the large, slow moving fire, and crews will continue to work to contain the fire during the day. There is currently no threat to the communities listed in this advice message, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 18/01/14 6:00 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. 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. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:22:01 +0000
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