VIC & NSW & Other States Bushfires

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With the CFA & RFS sites down they want to give warning using social media so please bare with me here.

grizzlym sorry for start another thread.

 

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Emergency Warning

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
18KM SOUTHEAST NELSON
Effective: 07/01/13 4:07 PM

Expires: 07/01/13 7:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the 18KM SOUTHEAST NELSON area.
It is travelling in a northerly direction / towards Drik Drik.
This fire is expected to impact Drik Drik between the hours of 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

• This bushfire is large in size and is out of control.

What to do:

• There is a risk to lives and homes, follow your bushfire survival plan.
• If you plan to leave, or you are not prepared and there is a safer place near by, leave now if it is safe to do so.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety.
• Take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat.
• Consider shelter options close by. These may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations) or a designated shelter or refuge.
• Last resort options include Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, or a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
• If you are away from home: do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Watch and Act

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
MUMBANNAR
Effective: 07/01/13 5:30 PM

Expires: 07/01/13 11:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the MUMBANNAR area.
Mumbannar reisdents should be aware ithas crossed the Winnap-Nelson Rd and is travelling in a northerly direction in the Mumbannar andDrik Drik areas.This bushfire is out of control
Thisfire has potential to impact properties in Wanwin Rd, Mumbannar.
Roads closed in the wider area are: Winnap-Nelson Road, Portland-Nelson Rd between Nelson-Winnap Roadand Post Office Road,Wanwin Roadand Bonds Road.
What to do:

• Check and follow your bushfire survival plan & prepare for a bushfire in your area.
• If you plan to leave or do not have a survival plan, leave now.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• If you have a survival plan, well prepared and actively defended homes can provide safety.
• If you are away from home; do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Watch and Act - 'Valema' Oura Fire (Wagga Wagga) 07/01/13 16:48

Posted: 07/01/2013
The fast moving grass fire, currently burning 14kms east of Wagga Wagga near the village of Oura has been downgraded to a Watch and Act.


Current Situation
The threat to the township of Oura has eased. The fire is currently 790 hectares in size and remains uncontained. However residents should continue to seek shelter if the fire impacts on their property.
Firefighters and aircraft continue to work in and around Oura.
Advice
The fire is burning in Very High fire danger conditions. Under these conditions, fires can be difficult to control. Embers may be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Further Information

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
• For information on road closures, check www.livetraffic.com. Roads may be closed without warning.

The next update on this fire will be issued by 6pm or if the situation changes.

 

[mantis]

Good luck to everyone in those areas. I panic when I hear there's a bushfire in Vic, as my daughter lives in Cockatoo & her house backs onto the state forest.

 

[grizzlym]

Whatever you need DTB. Go for it.

 

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BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE


Time Message Issued: 17:10
Date Message Issued: 7/01/2013
CFS is responding to a fire near PENOLA in the lower south east near Penola Road, Riddoch Highway. .


People in the area should check and follow their Bushfire Survival Plans.
More information will be provided by the CFS when information is available.
Repeating, CFS is responding to a fire near PENOLA in the lower south east near Penola Road, Riddoch Highway. .





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This message must not be broadcast after: 07 Jan 2013 17:40

 

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BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE


Time Message Issued: 18:38
Date Message Issued: 7/01/2013
The CFS advises that the threat posed by the PENOLA fire near THREE MILE LANE PENOLA IN THE LOWER SOUTH EAST has reduced.
Although the threat to your safety has reduced, be aware that some risks are still present.
Smoke may still be present, visibility may be reduced and there may be falling trees.
You should check your property for any fires and embers - particularly in roof spaces, under decks, raised floors and in gutters.
You should take care in the fire area over the next few days.
Stay tuned to this radio station on a battery-powered radio for further updates on the fire situation.
For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.
Repeating, the CFS advises that the threat posed by the PENOLA fire near THREE MILE LANE PENOLA IN THE LOWER SOUTH EAST has reduced.

 

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NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE

State-wide TOTAL FIRE BAN declared for Tuesday 8 January 2013​

Catastrophic Fire Danger Tuesday 8 January 2013 for Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges.
Not being in a bush fire prone area is the safest option.​

 

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Watch and Act - 'Valema' Oura Fire (Wagga Wagga) 07/01/13 18:13

Posted: 07/01/2013
The grass fire currently burning 14kms east of Wagga Wagga near the village of Oura has been downgraded to a Watch and Act.


Current Situation
The threat to the township of Oura has currently eased. The fire is currently 800 hectares in size and remains uncontained. However residents should continue to seek shelter if the fire impacts on their property.
More than 140 volunteers from the NSW Rural Fire Service, supported by six aircraft and four heavy plant continue to work in and around Oura.
Advice
The fire is burning in Very High fire danger conditions. Under these conditions, fires can be difficult to control. Embers may be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Further Information

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
• For information on road closures, check www.livetraffic.com. Roads may be closed without warning.

 

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Emergency Warning

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
Drik Drik
Effective: 07/01/13 7:30 PM

Expires: 07/01/13 8:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the Drik Drik area.

This fire is currently active in the southern Drik Drik area. It is travelling in a northerly direction.

• This bushfire is large in size and is out of control.
• Roads closed in the wider area areWinnap-Nelson Road, Portland-Nelson Road between Nelson-Winnap Road and Post Office Road, Wanwin Road and Bonds Road
• Fire Fighting vehicles and personnel are busy in the area.
• Persons affected by the fire may seek assistance at the Emergency Relief Centre located in Heywood, location to be advised.

What to do:

• There is a risk to lives and homes, follow your bushfire survival plan.
• If you plan to leave, or you are not prepared and there is a safer place near by, leave now if it is safe to do so.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety.
• Take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat.
• Consider shelter options close by.
• Last resort options include Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, or a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
• If you are away from home: do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Watch and Act

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
MUMBANNAR
Effective: 07/01/13 5:30 PM

Expires: 07/01/13 11:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the MUMBANNAR area.
Mumbannar reisdents should be aware ithas crossed the Winnap-Nelson Rd and is travelling in a northerly direction in the Mumbannar andDrik Drik areas.This bushfire is out of control
Thisfire has potential to impact properties in Wanwin Rd, Mumbannar.
Roads closed in the wider area are: Winnap-Nelson Road, Portland-Nelson Rd between Nelson-Winnap Roadand Post Office Road,Wanwin Roadand Bonds Road.
What to do:

• Check and follow your bushfire survival plan & prepare for a bushfire in your area.
• If you plan to leave or do not have a survival plan, leave now.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• If you have a survival plan, well prepared and actively defended homes can provide safety.
• If you are away from home; do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Downgraded Watch and Act

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
Drik Drik
Effective: 07/01/13 9:52 PM

Expires: 08/01/13 6:00 AM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the Drik Drik area.
The fire is currently active in the southern Drik Drik area. It is travelling in a northerly direction.

• This bushfire is 5446 hectares in size and is out of control.
• Roads closed in the wider area are Winnap-Nelson Road, Portland-Nelson Road between Nelson-Winnap Road and Post Office Road, Wanwin Road, and Bonds Road
• Fire fighting vehicles and personnel are busy in the area.
• A community information point will be established at Dartmoor Community Hall between 11.00am to 12.00pm daily until further notice.

What to do:

• Check and follow your bushfire survival plan & prepare for a bushfire in your area.
• If you plan to leave or do not have a survival plan, leave now.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• If you have a survival plan, well prepared and actively defended homes can provide safety.
• If you are away from home; do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Watch and Act

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
MUMBANNAR
Effective: 07/01/13 5:30 PM

Expires: 07/01/13 11:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the MUMBANNAR area.
Mumbannar reisdents should be aware ithas crossed the Winnap-Nelson Rd and is travelling in a northerly direction in the Mumbannar andDrik Drik areas.This bushfire is out of control
Thisfire has potential to impact properties in Wanwin Rd, Mumbannar.
Roads closed in the wider area are: Winnap-Nelson Road, Portland-Nelson Rd between Nelson-Winnap Roadand Post Office Road,Wanwin Roadand Bonds Road.
What to do:

• Check and follow your bushfire survival plan & prepare for a bushfire in your area.
• If you plan to leave or do not have a survival plan, leave now.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• If you have a survival plan, well prepared and actively defended homes can provide safety.
• If you are away from home; do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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REST IN PEACE HERO

UPDATE, 1.00PM: CFA is saddened to confirm the death of volunteer firefighter and Second Lieutenant Peter Harry, who was at the scene of a house fire in Gisborne early this morning.
Firefighters were called to the house fire in Brantome Street just before midnight on Saturday (29 December). It took about an hour to control the fire.
During the clean-up at the end of the job Lt Harry went to remove a portable battery powered light, a short time later he was discovered lying on the ground at the side of the house. Firefighters responded to assist using first aid and an ambulance was called.
The fire crews and ambulance personnel worked on Peter for quite some time but unfortunately this was not successful.
Peter was a member for nearly 30 years with the Gisborne Brigade and he held a number of officer positions during this time.
Mount Macedon Group Officer Ian Hay said Lt Harry was a very active member of the brigade and would be greatly missed around the station.
CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said CFA was providing support to the family and the brigade.
“CFA is saddened by this loss and our deepest sympathies are with the firefighter’s family, his friends and colleagues. We also extend our deep sympathies to the members of the Gisborne fire brigade. We will be doing everything we can to support them during this difficult time. We will also support his colleagues across CFA,” he said.
Brigade members are being offered support and counselling
http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news-in-brief/item/391-.html

 

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It is with a heavy heart that CEO Mick Bourke and Chief Officer Euan Ferguson confirm the “in the line of duty” death of one of our volunteer firefighters.
48 year old Second Lieutenant Peter Harry was found collapsed while attending a house fire in Gisborne early this morning. The Gisborne Brigade, supported by crews from Sunbury, Riddells Creek and Macedon were called to the house fire shortly before midnight.
Lt Harry was a sector commander and was outside the house during the operation.
During the mop up and making up after the fire, Lt Harry went to retrieve a portable battery powered light. After a short time, his absence was noticed and a fellow member found Mr Harry unconscious on the ground, outside the house. CFA members at the scene immediately rendered first aid which was continued by Ambulance Victoria crews for as significant time.
Tragically, Lt Harry was unable to be revived.
Our sincere condolences are with the Peter’s wife Leanne, and his two teenage daughters, Alyssa and Tegan and with Peter’s family, his friends and colleagues. We also extend our deep sympathies to the members of the Gisborne Fire Brigade. We will be doing everything we can to support them during this difficult time. Leanne and the girls visited the fire station this morning to be with brigade members.
Lt Peter Harry epitomised what it means to be a CFA volunteer and member. He was a vital, talented and popular member of the Gisborne Brigade. Peter had been a member for almost 30 years. He will be deeply missed by all.
This morning, along with Operations Officer Mark Gilmore and Regional Director Pat O’Brien, we visited the family, inspected the scene of the incident and have spent time with brigade members.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by CFA and Energy Safe Victoria investigators. Also, until formal advice is issued by the Coroner, the exact cause of death is not known.
A media conference was held at the Gisborne Fire Station at 1200 hours today with a representative of the family, the Mount Macedon Group Officer Ian Hay, and CEO Mick Bourke and Chief Officer Euan Ferguson.
CFA has established Operations Officer Mark Gilmore as the family liaison officer and Operations Officer Chris Eagle as the Brigade liaison officer.
We offer our sincere thanks to those who rendered first aid to Peter at the scene. This includes the crew from Ambulance Victoria who worked tirelessly with CFA at the scene.
We are also offering support to all CFA members. Peer support can be accessed through the Rostered Duty Officer, Office in Charge, Line Manager, the Peer Coordinator or via the CFA Welfare line (ph 1800 628 616). Chaplains can be contacted directly or by contacting Converge International on 1800 337 068. Psychologists/Counsellors can be contacted directly by contacting PPC Worldwide on1300 361 008.

http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news-in-brief/item/392-ceo-and-co-statement-on-peter-harry.html

 

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Major Fire Updates
'Valema' Oura Fire (Wagga Wagga) 07/01/13 21:41

Posted: 07/01/2013
The grass fire currently burning 14kms east of Wagga Wagga near the village of Oura has been downgraded to Advice.


Current Situation
The fire being controlled is currently 870 hectares. More than 100 volunteers from the NSW Rural Fire Service and three bull dozers continue to work in and around Oura.
Advice
Monitor conditions in your area.
Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
Further Information

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
• For information on road closures, check www.livetraffic.com. Roads may be closed without warning.

The next update on this fire will be issued by 11am Tuesday, or if the situation changes.

 

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Major Fire Updates
Deans Gap Fire (Shoalhaven) 07/01/13 21:25

Posted: 07/01/2013
A bush fire is currently burning approx. 12km to the west of Wandandian in the Deans Gap area. The fire has burnt out approximately 6 hectares of bushland this afternoon and remains active into the night.


Current Situation

More than 25 NSW RFS crews will be working throughout the night to completely black out and strengthen containment lines with the worsening conditions faced tomorrow from the Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating and the enforcement of a Total Fire Ban across the state. Whilst no roads are currently closed in the area, residents should refrain from unnecessarily driving on roads as fire crews will be working throughout Tuesday 8 January 2013 across the Shoalhaven. Weather conditions are expected to become progressively worse throughout Tuesday and as a result, should the fire escape containment lines, a rapid spread towards the east would occur. Based on a model prediction, the rate of spread may be upwards of 3 kilometres per hour.
Advice

Residents living or holidaying in the following areas should move away from bushland for the day, to a built up area such as the centre of a town like Nowra or Ulladulla:

• Wandandian
• Sussex Inlet Road / Sussex Inlet
• Swanhaven
• Cudmirrah
• Berrara

It is strongly recommended that this occurs prior to 8:00am on Tuesday 08 January 2013.
In deciding to leave, people should remember to take medications and other important personal items with them, including a change of clothing in case you are unable to return in the afternoon or evening.
Residents and visitors in other Bush Fire Prone areas within the Shoalhaven are also strongly advised to consider their options in relation to any possible further outbreaks of fire. These can include:

• Leaving bush fire prone areas the night before or early in the day is your safest option – do not wait to see if an outbreak occurs
  
• Avoid forested areas, thick bush or dry grass
  
• Know your trigger – make a decision about:
  • When will you leave?
  • Where will you go?
  • How you will get there?
  • When you will return?
  • What you will do if you cannot leave

Information

• Updates on this fire, Bush Fire Survival Plans, details of Neighbourhood Safer Places and the latest reports can be found on the NSW RFS webpage www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).
• For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
• For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit www.npws.nsw.gov.au
• If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

The next update on this fire will be issued by 9am tomorrow or if the situation changes

 

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Emergency Alert Telephone warning message for Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges. 07/01/13 2

Posted: 07/01/2013
Tonight an emergency alert telephone warning message has been sent to the areas of the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and the Southern Ranges.


If you have received this message you are in an area that is forecast to have Catastrophic Fire Danger on Tuesday 8 January 2013.
For your survival, leaving early is the safest option. Leaving a bush fire prone area tonight or early tomorrow morning is recommended.
Make a decision about when you will leave, where you will go and how you will get there. Homes are not designed to withstand fires in catastrophic conditions.

 

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Emergency Warning - Yarrabin Fire (Cooma-Monaro LGA) 08/01/13 09:37

Posted: 08/01/2013
An Emergency Warning has been issued for an out of control bush fire burning in the Numeralla area.

Current Information
The bush fire is burning in the Mount Forest Road Carlaminda area and is currently impacting on properties in the aera.
An Emergency Alert Telephone Warning message has been sent to residents in the area.
Advice
It is now too late to leave. People in the area of Mount Forest Road Carlaminda should shelter in place as the fire impacts.
Protect yourself from the radiant heat.
Other informatio.n
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling theNSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
The next update on this fire will be by 10.00 or before if the situation changes.

 

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Deans Gap Fire (Shoalhaven) 08/01/13 09:19

Posted: 08/01/2013
A bush fire is currently burning approximately 12km to the west of Wandandian in the Deans Gap area. The fire has burnt out approximately 6 hectares of bushland.

Current Situation

More than 25 NSW RFS crews worked through the night to completely black out and strengthen containment lines around the fire. The fire has now been contained.
Whilst no roads are currently closed in the area, residents should avoid roads near the fire due to a number of firefighting vehicles in the area.
Weather conditions are expected to become progressively worse throughout today and should the fire escape containment lines, the fire is likely to spread to the east.
Based on latest predictions, the fire may spread at a speed of three kilometres per hour, or faster.
Advice
Residents living or holidaying in the following areas should move away from bushland for the day, to a built up area such as the centre of a town like Nowra or Ulladulla:

• Wandandian
• Sussex Inlet Road / Sussex Inlet
• Swanhaven
• Cudmirrah
• Berrara

It is strongly recommended that people leave these areas as soon as possible on Tuesday morning.
In deciding to leave, people should remember to take medications and other important personal items with them, including a change of clothing in case you are unable to return in the afternoon or evening.
Residents and visitors in other Bush Fire Prone areas within the Shoalhaven are also strongly advised to consider their options in relation to any possible further outbreaks of fire. These can include:

• Leaving bush fire prone areas the night before or early in the day is your safest option – do not wait to see if an outbreak occurs
  
• Avoid forested areas, thick bush or dry grass
  
• Know your trigger – make a decision about:
  • When will you leave?
  • Where will you go?
  • How you will get there?
  • When you will return?
  • What you will do if you cannot leave

Information

• Updates on this fire, Bush Fire Survival Plans, details of Neighbourhood Safer Places and the latest reports can be found on the NSW RFS webpage www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).
• For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
• For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit www.npws.nsw.gov.au
• If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

The next update on this fire will be issued by 11am or if the situation changes.

 

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Watch and Act

KENTBRUCK-PORTLAND NELSON RD.
Drik Drik
Effective: 08/01/13 5:10 AM

Expires: 08/01/13 12:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, slow moving bushfire in the Drik Drik area.

The fire is currently active south of Drik Drik in plantation area near the Glenelg River. It is travelling in a northerly direction.

• This bushfire is 7050 hectares in size and is out of control.
• The Winnap-Nelson Road is closed.
• Fire fighting vehicles and personnel are busy in the area.
• The Portland-Nelson Road will reopen later Tuesday morning, with speed restrictions.
• A community information point will be established at Dartmoor Community Hall between 11.00am to 12.00pm daily until further notice.

What to do:

• Check and follow your bushfire survival plan & prepare for a bushfire in your area.
• If you plan to leave or do not have a survival plan, leave now.
• Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
• If you have a survival plan, well prepared and actively defended homes can provide safety.
• If you are away from home; do not return.
• If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Additional Information:

For General Bushfire Information

• Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Stay Informed:

• ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
• For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
• Map: None

 

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Emergency Warning Warrigal Range Rd - Brogo (Bega Valley) 08/01/13 11:26

Posted: 08/01/2013
An out of control bush fire is currently burning on the Warrigal Range Road at Brogo.

Current information
The fire is expected to impact on homes east of Warrigal Range Road or west of Eagles Nest Road by approximately 12.45pm.
People in the area are able to leave now if the path is clear and relocate to Bega township.
Advice
Protect yourself from the radiant heat.
Take advice of firefighters on the ground.
Other information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling theNSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
The next update on this fire will be by 12.00pm or before if the situation changes.

 

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Emergency Warning - Yarrabin Fire (Cooma-Monaro LGA) 08/01/13 11:24

Posted: 08/01/2013
An Emergency Warning has been issued for an out of control bush fire burning in the Numeralla area.

Current Information
The bush fire is burning near the Mount Forest Road, Carlaminda area and is currently impacting on properties.
The fire is burning in a south easterly direction and has crossed over the Numeralla River. It is travelling towards the Kybean Valley.
People in the Kybean Valley area should seek shelter if the fire impacts. Leave only if it is safe to do so.
Police are doorknocking homes in the area to advise them of the risk.
People in the Dangelong, Numeralla and Countegany areas sould expect to be affected by smoke and embers. People in this area should stay aware of the fire activity.
Two Emergency Alert Telephone Warning messages have been sent to residents in the Mount Forest Road and Kybean Valley areas.
Advice
Seek shelter as the fire impacts. Protect yourself from the radiant heat.
Other information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling theNSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
The next update on this fire will be by 12pm or before if the situation changes.

 

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Deans Gap Fire (Shoalhaven) 08/01/13 09:19

Posted: 08/01/2013
A bush fire is currently burning approximately 12km to the west of Wandandian in the Deans Gap area. The fire has burnt out approximately 6 hectares of bushland.

Current Situation

More than 25 NSW RFS crews worked through the night to completely black out and strengthen containment lines around the fire. The fire has now been contained.
Whilst no roads are currently closed in the area, residents should avoid roads near the fire due to a number of firefighting vehicles in the area.
Weather conditions are expected to become progressively worse throughout today and should the fire escape containment lines, the fire is likely to spread to the east.
Based on latest predictions, the fire may spread at a speed of three kilometres per hour, or faster.
Advice
Residents living or holidaying in the following areas should move away from bushland for the day, to a built up area such as the centre of a town like Nowra or Ulladulla:

• Wandandian
• Sussex Inlet Road / Sussex Inlet
• Swanhaven
• Cudmirrah
• Berrara

It is strongly recommended that people leave these areas as soon as possible on Tuesday morning.
In deciding to leave, people should remember to take medications and other important personal items with them, including a change of clothing in case you are unable to return in the afternoon or evening.
Residents and visitors in other Bush Fire Prone areas within the Shoalhaven are also strongly advised to consider their options in relation to any possible further outbreaks of fire. These can include:

• Leaving bush fire prone areas the night before or early in the day is your safest option – do not wait to see if an outbreak occurs
  
• Avoid forested areas, thick bush or dry grass
  
• Know your trigger – make a decision about:
  • When will you leave?
  • Where will you go?
  • How you will get there?
  • When you will return?
  • What you will do if you cannot leave

Information

• Updates on this fire, Bush Fire Survival Plans, details of Neighbourhood Safer Places and the latest reports can be found on the NSW RFS webpage www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).
• For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
• For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit www.npws.nsw.gov.au
• If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

The next update on this fire will be issued by 11am or if the situation changes.