Advice Issued For: Wartook Fire Origin: 35KM SSE HORSHAM Incident Name: DEPI - BRIMPAEN - BRIMACOMBES RD - 35KM SSE HORSHAM - 1484603 Issued: 27/09/14 2:10 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Wartook. There is reported fire activity in the 35KM SSE HORSHAM area, and firefighters are currently attending. There is no threat to communities. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 27/09/14 6:00 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. 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: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 04:05:55 +0000