Advice Issued For: Stawell, Black Range Fire Origin: 7KM SOUTH OF STAWELL Incident Name: STAWELL- BUNJILS CAVE ROAD Issued: 26/01/14 5:03 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Stawell, Black Range. The fire is now contained. This fire has burnt private and public land in the Black Range south of Stawell and remains active in the day time. The fire size is approximately 1800 hectares with a perimeter of 24km. 75% of the perimeter has been contained, although the whole perimeter has been secured by either control line or retardant line. Crews are continuing to work to secure the perimeter of this fire. There is currently no threat to communities. Smoke may be visible from the Western Highway and nearby communities and roads. Motorists are requested to obey Traffic Management signs. For road closures, refer to the VicRoads website. The next update is expected by 27/01/2014 9.00am 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: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 06:04:01 +0000
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