Watch and Act Issued For: West Wodonga, Wodonga Fire Origin: West Wodonga Incident Name: CFA - West Wodonga - Plunketts Road Issued: 16/12/14 6:48 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for West Wodonga, Wodonga. There is a large 170 hectare grassfire travelling slow in a easterly direction from Black Range Road towards West Wodonga. This grassfire is currently not yet under control. The fire could impact West Wodonga any time today (Tuesday). Fire-fighters are in attendance and are attacking the fire. Heavy machinery and aircraft are operating in the area. Conditions remain severe and may worsen given the current weather conditions. Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected. Property owners and landholders in the West Wodonga area are asked to remain vigilant and alert, be prepared to implement their fire plans and listen for updates as conditions may deteriorate quickly. Smoke will be visible and may impact local communities. People affected by smoke should seek assistance through there local health services. Smoke is heavy in the area of the Hume freeway from Klings hill (Bald Hill) to the west of Wodonga. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution The Cube, Hovell street, Wodonga has been established as a relief centre. Representatives of Wodonga Council, Red Cross and DHS will be available. Plunketts Road, West Wodonga and Coyles Road are closed to the public. Traffic management points are in place. Vehicular access only to business owners and residents with appropriate photo identification. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. 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 emergency.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. For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number. Download the FireReady App and follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 07:48:33 +0000
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