#VIC #Fire #Advice #VicFires #Corp 4:50pm~~Advice Issued For: Gelantipy, Butchers Ridge, W Tree, Wulgulmerang East, Murrindal, Wulgulmerang, Buchan Fire Origin: 20 NW GOONGERAH Incident Name: GOONGERAH-DEDDICK TRAIL Issued: 05/03/14 4:50 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Gelantipy, Butchers Ridge, W Tree, Wulgulmerang East, Murrindal, Wulgulmerang, Buchan. Back burning has been completed along Betts Creek Track. Crews continue to blacken out the edge of the control line that has been established. Due to rainfall in the area, aircraft will continue to monitor the spot fire located north of Betts Creek Track. Rappel crews have cut a helipad area on the north side of Betts Creek Track to assist with the suppression activities of the spot fire on the western side of the Snowy River. They are also beginning hand trailing the edge of the fire as it is not accessible by machinery. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 06/03/14 5:00 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. Recovery Information: East Gippsland Shire Recovery Line 1800 100 298 For assistance with fencing and water related issues For referral to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund DEPI Office Bairnsdale 5152 0600 Assistance repairing damaged fences bordering public land Assistance rehabilitating control lines constructed by fire agencies Victorian Farmers Federation 1300 882 833 For assistance sourcing fodder Stay Informed: Via depi.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 Serfice 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. Issued by the Country Fire Authority To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: emergency.vic.gov.au/map#now
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:56:45 +0000
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