Advice Issued For: Dimboola, Kiata, Leeor, Lillimur South, Lorquon, Lorquon West, Netherby, Ngallo, Nhill, Pinnaroo, Serviceton, Telopea Downs, Waggon Flat, Yanac, Kiata East, Yanac South, Kaniva, Lillimur, Baker, Big Desert Fire Origin: 59KMS NORTH WEST YANAC Incident Name: BIG DESERT WP BORDER TRACK #2 Issued: 19/01/14 9:45 AM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Dimboola, Kiata, Leeor, Lillimur South, Lorquon, Lorquon West, Netherby, Ngallo, Nhill, Pinnaroo, Serviceton, Telopea Downs, Waggon Flat, Yanac, Kiata East, Yanac South, Kaniva, Lillimur, Baker, Big Desert. Firefighters are responding to a fire in the Big Desert Wilderness Park 59KMS NORTH WEST YANAC. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. Murray Sunset, Hattah Kulkyne and Wyperfeld National Parks and the Big Desert Wilderness Park are closed to the public. The next update is expected by 19/01/14 3:00 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: Review your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. If you are experiencing smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024. 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 or follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:47:01 +0000