Advice Issued For: Moyston, Rocky Point, Willaura North, Maroona, Langi Logan Fire Origin: MOYSTON Incident Name: CFA - BETTER ROUTE RD - MOYSTON - 1501355 Issued: 06/01/15 6:04 PM This is an updated Advice message issued by Country Fire Authority for Moyston, Rocky Point, Willaura North, Maroona, Langi Logan. The grassfire in the MOYSTON area is now under control. The fire edge is completely secured and there has been no spread beyond the fire perimeter. Fire crews will continue to patrol and blackout the area. Recovery operations have commenced in the area. Local municipalities are currently working to open all the roads in the area. All major roads have been opened to the public. The immediate threat has subsided, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. The Moyston Recovery Centre is open, today and tomorrow, from 10am to 4pm at the Moyston Town Hall for fire affected residents. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 07/01/15 10:00 AM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do now. If you are experiencing smoke exposure, seek medical advice or 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 or follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:04:27 +0000
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