Watch and Act Issued For: Jeparit, Kurnbrunin, Lake Hindmarsh, Lorquon, Lorquon West, Netherby, Nypo, Rainbow, Rosebery, Tarranyurk, Warracknabeal, Yaapeet, Yanac, Yellangip, Hopetoun, Kenmare, Pella, Brim, Beulah, Beulah West Fire Origin: 15KM NW YAAPEET Incident Name: LAKE ALBACUTYA FREEWAY TRACK Issued: 16/01/14 4:54 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Jeparit, Kurnbrunin, Lake Hindmarsh, Lorquon, Lorquon West, Netherby, Nypo, Rainbow, Rosebery, Tarranyurk, Warracknabeal, Yaapeet, Yanac, Yellangip, Hopetoun, Kenmare, Pella, Brim, Beulah, Beulah West. There is a large 6656 hectare bushfire is in the vicinity of Goslings Road and is being actively managed by ground crew. This bushfire is currently not yet under control. 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. 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 9:30 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. 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 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 05:56:01 +0000
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