Emergency Warning Issued For: Telopea Downs Fire Origin: 59KMS NORTH WEST YANAC Incident Name: BIG DESERT WP BORDER TRACK #2 Issued: 16/01/14 6:39 PM This is an Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Buckhurst, Arthurs Road, Red Bluff Road, and Taylors Road north west of Telopea Downs to the South Australian border. There is a fast moving, out of control bushfire travelling in a southerly direction from within the Big Desert National Park. Buckhurst, Arthurs Road, Red Bluff Road and Taylors Road north west of Telopea Downs to the South Australian border could be impacted anytime within the next 2 hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help if you decide to stay. Travel to; - The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The next update is expected by 16/01/14 9:15 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter indoors. If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include: A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve. A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool. Try to protect yourself from the fires heat. If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety. If you are away from home, do not return. For life or property threatening emergencies call 000. If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure 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 and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:04:22 +0000
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