Advice Issued For: Panton Hill Fire Origin: 2KM NORTH KANGAROO GROUND Incident Name: KANGAROO GROUND - KOOS RD Issued: 16/01/14 4:59 PM This is an updated Advice message being issued by Country Fire Authority for Panton Hill. The fire at Kangaroo Ground has stayed within continment lines during today. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the continement lines. In high risk bushfire areas the best option is to not be in the area when conditions are bad and with tomorrows Fire Danger Rating expected to be Severe, residents are reminded to stay vigilant and if you do choose to leave it is recommeded that you leave by 10am. Smoke may still be visible from nearby communties and roads. Dawson Road is open to local traffic only. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 10:30 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. 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: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:12:31 +0000
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