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Emergency Warning Issued For: Wartook Fire Origin: 18KM SOUTH WEST OF DADSWELLS BRIDGE Incident Name: GRAMPIANS - NORTHERN GRAMPIANS Issued: 16/01/14 10:26 PM This is an Emergency Warning issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Wartook Valley. This bushfire is out of control and travelling in a southerly and westerly direction from the Pohlners Road area towards the Wartook Valley. The fire is heading towards private property between Flagstaff Track and Roses Gap Road. Spotfires and Ember Attacks are occurring ahead of the fire front towards private properties. The wind is now pushing this fire in a westerly direction towards Wartook. Wartook Valley between Flagstaff Track and Roses Gap could be impacted anytime within the next few 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 Relief Centre at Horsham Senior Citizens Centre, Roberts Ave, Horsham. - The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. - Nearest regional area - such as Horsham or Hamilton. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. There are multiple road closures in the park area. Refer to VicRoads website vicroads.vic.gov.au The next update is expected by 17/01/14 01:00 AM 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 11:28:01 +0000

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