Advice Issued For: Goongerah Fire Origin: 5 K SW OF GOONGERAH Incident Name: GOONGERAH-JOYS CREEK Issued: 20/01/14 1:53 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Goongerah and Martins Creek. Fire behaviour has decreased in the current mild weather conditions. However there are multiple bushfires near Goongerah that are not yet under control and in changed weather conditions they could impact the settlement from any direction. Increased smoke and fire activity can be expected over the next few days as fire fighters undertake back-burning operations. Bonang Road is closed. Road access is permitted for local and emergency vehicles only. Snowy River National Park east of Snowy River, including Yalmy Road and other roads and tracks is closed due to fire activity within the park. Errinundra and Lind National Parks are also closed. The next update is expected by 21/01/14 11:00 AM 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. Local residents using Bonang Road should remain 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: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:54:01 +0000
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