Watch and Act Issued For: Glenaulin, Greenwald, Lower Crawford, Lyons Fire Origin: 12KM SE OF DARTMOOR Incident Name: LYONS - T AND W ROAD Issued: 17/01/14 1:58 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Glenaulin, Greenwald, Lower Crawford, Lyons. There is a bushfire travelling in a north easterly direction from T and W Road towards the Princes Highway, Lyons. Winds are expected to increase this afternoon to 40 - 60km/h, gusting to 80 - 100km/h. This may cause increased fire behaviour. This bushfire is currently not yet under control. The fire could impact Lyons any time between within the next two hours. 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. - Nearest regional area - Heywood or Mt Gambier. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The T and W Road south of the Princes Highway should not be used. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 5:00 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. 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 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: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:04:38 +0000
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