21:20 Dec 16 VIC Bushfire Emergency Warning: Chesney Vale, Winton North. Details: Early Warning Network: ewn.au VIC Bushfire Emergency Warning: Chesney Vale, Winton North Issued For: Chesney Vale, Winton North Fire Origin: STEWARTON Issued: 16/12/14 09:14 PM This is an Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Chesney Vale, Winton North. There is a large fast moving, out of control grassfire travelling in a easterly direction from Stewarton towards the Winton Wetlands. Chesney Vale and the Lake Mokoan, Winton Wetlands area could be impacted anytime within the next 1 hour. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help if you decide to stay. Travel to; - The Relief Centre in Benalla at the Benalla Basketball Stadium in Ackerly Avenue. - 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 16/12/14 9:00 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter indoors. If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include: A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve. A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool. Try to protect yourself from the fires heat. If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety. If you are away from home, do not return. For life or property threatening emergencies call 000. If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024. 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. Alert Source: VIC Country Fire Authority Radar & Alerts Map: ewn.au/alerts/ Apps: ewn.au/mobile/iphone_android_apps.aspx
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:23:24 +0000
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