Advice Issued For: Uplands, Benambra Fire Origin: 58 KMS SSW OF CORRYONG Incident Name: CORRYONG - KINGS CREEK Issued: 17/01/14 3:58 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Uplands, Benambra. Firefighters are responding to a fire in the 58 KMS SSW OF CORRYONG area. There are two fires burning in the Kings Creek area, approximately 30km north north east of Benambra. Aircraft are working with ground crews and heavy machinery to contain the fire. The Corryong-Benambra Road remains open, howeverthe following tracks are closed: - Kings Creek Track - Eustace Gap Track - King Spur Track - Dart Track. 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, and may impact visibility for people traveling on the Corryong-Benambra Road.. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 8:00 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 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, 17 Jan 2014 05:01:01 +0000