Emergency Warning Issued For: Dadswells Bridge, Ledcourt Fire Origin: 18KM SOUTH WEST OF DADSWELLS BRIDGE Incident Name: GRAMPIANS - NORTHERN GRAMPIANS Issued: 17/01/14 5:28 PM This is an Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Dadswells Bridge, Ledcourt. There is a fast moving, out of control bushfire travelling in a north easterly direction from the Grampians National Park towards Dadswells Bridge and Ledcourt. The fire is now approximately 4km south of Dadswells Bridge and 1.5km from Ledcourt. The nearest relief centre that it is safe to travel to is at Horsham. The Western Highway is closed but residents will be able to use the Western Highway to leave. Dadswells Bridge could be impacted anytime within the next two hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help if you decide to stay. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 7:30 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter indoors. If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include: A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve. A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool. Try to protect yourself from the fires heat. If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety. If you are away from home, do not return. For life or property threatening emergencies call 000. If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure 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 and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:31:24 +0000
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