Watch and Act Issued For: Galah, Gypsum, Dering, Mittyack, Paignie, Patchewollock, Rownack, Speed, Tiega, Timberoo, Timberoo South, Turriff, Turriff East, Walpeup, Willa, Yarto, Kulwin, Lascelles, Turriff West, Boorongie, Boorongie North, Bronzewing Fire Origin: 12 KM SOUTH WEST OF OUYEN Incident Name: BRONZEWING - SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY Issued: 18/01/14 12:07 AM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Galah, Gypsum, Dering, Mittyack, Paignie, Patchewollock, Rownack, Speed, Tiega, Timberoo, Timberoo South, Turriff, Turriff East, Walpeup, Willa, Yarto, Kulwin, Lascelles, Turriff West, Boorongie, Boorongie North, Bronzewing, Pier Milan, Tempy and Kulwin Mine camp. There is a largebushfire travelling in the Bronzewing Flora and Fauna Reserve 12 km South West of Ouyen. This bushfire is currently not yet under control. However firefighters are actively managing the fire and are working closely with the local community. A south westerly wind change is imminent. The Sunraysia Highway is closed between the Calder Highway intersection and Speed. An alternative route will need to be taken. Traffic management is in place. Murray Sunset, Hattah Kulkyne and Wyperfeld National Parks and the Big Desert Wilderness Park are closed to the public. Dont wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. Travel to; - The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. A Relief Centre will be operational at the Ouyen Service Centre from 4pm today. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The next update is expected by 18/01/14 5:15 AM 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. 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. 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.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:32:21 +0000
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