#VIC #Bushfire #Advice #Corp Update: 2:14 PM Watch and Act GOONGERAH-JOYS CREEK Issued For: Goongerah Fire Origin: 5 K SW OF GOONGERAH Incident Name: GOONGERAH-JOYS CREEK Issued: 19/01/14 2:14 PM This is a Watch and Act message issue by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Goongerah and Martins Creek. Fire behaviour has decreased in the mild weather conditions. However there are multiple bushfires to the southeast and west of Goongerah. These bushfires are not yet under control. Increased smoke and fire activity can be expected over the next few days as fire fighters undertake back burning operations. There is currently no power to the township of Goongerah. Power has been shut off due to fire impacting on the power lines. Staying close to shelter is the safest option, in case conditions change again suddenly. Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Bonang Road is closed. Road access is permitted for local and emergency vehicles only. Snowy River National Park including Yalmy Road is closed. Errinundra National Park is closed. Lind National Park is closed. The next update is expected by 19/01/14 8:30 PM or as the situation changes. Safety information: Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do now. 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 and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website. Source: CFA https://facebook/cfavic/posts/10152268633894416
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:20:37 +0000
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