Advice Issued For: Roses Gap, Cherrypool, Dadswells Bridge, Laharum, Ledcourt, Pomonal, Zumsteins, Wartook, Bellfield, Lake Fyans, Glenisla, Halls Gap, Brimpaen Fire Origin: 18KM SOUTH WEST OF DADSWELLS BRIDGE Incident Name: Issued: 25/01/14 10:21 AM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Roses Gap, Cherrypool, Dadswells Bridge, Laharum, Ledcourt, Pomonal, Zumsteins, Wartook, Bellfield, Lake Fyans, Glenisla, Halls Gap, Brimpaen. The fire has not expanded over the past four days due to milder conditions and is now contained at 55,100 hectares with a perimeter of 257 kms. Burning out operations occurred on Wednesday afternoon using aerial incendiaries to assist in securing the south-east edge of the fire. Crews are currently focusing on securing the perimeter ahead of the hot weather forecast for next week. There is no current threat to the community. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. Motorist are requested to obey Traffic Management signs. For road closures, refer to the VicRoads website The Grampians National Park is partially open and the Grampians community welcomes visitors to return to the area, including Halls Gap, Dunkeld, Dadswells Bridge, Pomonal and other tourist areas. For further information, refer to the Parks Victoria website parks.vic.gov.au GWMWater advises that the notice to boil water issued on 17 January 2014 is now rescinded for Hall Gaps Residents. The boil water notice for Pomonal residents and residents north-east of the Ararat -Halls Gap Road and Grampians Road junction in Halls Gap remains in force until further notice. For more information visit the GWMWater website gwmwater.org.au or refer to attached media release. The next update is expected by 25/01/14 8.00pm 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. Recovery Centres: Horsham - Closed. Contact Horsham Rural City Council 0409 389877. Stawell - Grampians Community Health, 8 Patrick PH: 53587599. Due to the long weekend, the centre will open 10 am to 2 pm this Saturday , re-opening Tuesday 28th January through to Friday 31st January 9am - 5pm. Laharum - Laharum Hall, Northern Grampians Road. Open Sat 10am to 4pm. Sun 10am to 1pm. 5383 6224. NOTE: Closed on Monday 27th January (Public Holiday)- re-opening Tuesday 28th through to Friday 31st January. Stay Informed: Via cfa.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: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:22:01 +0000