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Melbourne Street Bush Alight
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act
LOCATION: melbourne street Cessnock
COUNCIL AREA: Cessnock
STATUS: Out of Control
TYPE: Scrub/Grass fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 2 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 17 Jan 2013 18:25
 
Downgraded BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE - WUDINNA
Message Issued: 17:53 17/01/2013

The CFS advises that the threat posed by the WUDINNA fire near the Eyre Highway, west of Wudinna township has reduced.

Although the threat to your safety has reduced, be a...ware 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.
 
Watch and Act

ABERFELDY - ...DONNELYS
DONNELY CREEK

Effective: 17/01/13 8:21 PM
Expiry: 17/01/13 10:00 PM

Incident Information:
There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the DONNELY CREEK area.
It is travelling in a South South Easterly direction towards Walhalla.
This Bushfire is creating embers. Embers from this fire may impact Maiden Town, Walhalla, Mormon Town from the hours of 6:00 AM tomorrow. FRIDAY 18/1/2013 and throughout tomorrow morning.
This bushfire is approximately 1000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 1-2km/s ahead.
A wind change is expected anytime in the early Morning , which may cause the fire to increase ember activity.
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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Melbourne Street Bush Alight
ALERT LEVEL: Downgraded To Advice
LOCATION: melbourne street Cessnock
COUNCIL AREA: Cessnock
STATUS: Under Control
TYPE: Scrub/Grass fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 4 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 17 Jan 2013 21:10
 
Watch and Act - Wambelong Fire, Coonabarabran (Warrumbungle LGA) 17/01/13 17:25

Posted: 17/01/2013
More than 150 firefighters are fighting a 45,000 hectare bush fire in the Warrumbungle National Park to the west of Coonabarabran. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow due to very high fire danger in the area.

Current Situation
There is a bush fire burning in the Bugaldie area, 1km south of Bugaldie village, 8km west of Coonabarabran and 4km south of Siding Spring.
The fire is burning close to rural properties in the Bingie Grumble Road and Carrington Lane areas. People in these areas must remain vigilant and stay up to date with the changing fire conditions.
Strong winds and a very high fire danger is forecast for the area, increasing the risk to rural properties south-east of the fire. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow.
Firefighters are continuing to work to strengthen containment lines in the south eastern part of the fire between Timor Road and Baradine Road to protect isolated properties on the outskirts of Coonabarabran.
The Needle Mountain Communication Facility has been protected by significant backburning in the area.
Baradine Road and the Newell Highway are both open. Timor Road is open with restricted access.
Currently 51 properties, 113 outbuildings, livestock and farm machinery have been destroyed. This number is likely to change as crews work through the damage.
Advice
  • If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
  • Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.
  • Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
  • Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire.
  • Keep checking www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listen to local radio or by call the NSW 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 notice.
  • If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
Recovery Information
  • NSW Police and the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services are coordinating the recovery effort.
  • NSW Police have set up an Information Point at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club where affected residents can seek information and assistance from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Centrelink, Department of Housing, Disaster Welfare Services, Department of Primary Industries and Police.
  • Details of assistance can be found online at www.emergency.nsw.gov.au or by phoning the dedicated hotline number on 1800 018 444.
  • Counselling and Chaplaincy services are also on hand to provide assistance to residents.
  • From tomorrow a Disaster Recovery Centre will be open 7 days a week from 8am-6pm. The centre is located at Coonabarabran Town Hall Supper Room on John Street.
 
BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE: BUNDALEER NORTH

Time Message Issued: 21:00, 17/01/2013

CFS advises that a bushfire at Bundaleer North in the State's Mid-North near Humphris Road, RM Williams Way, Neindorf Road and Kerin Road may threaten ...your safety.

The BUNDALEER NORTH fire is travelling in a SOUTH-EASTERLY direction towards R M WILLIAMS WAY.

The fire is not controlled and is burning in Forest and conditions are continually changing. The CFS are attending to this fire.

Check and follow your bushfire survival plan and prepare for a bushfire in your area. If your plan is to leave or you are not prepared, leave now.

Only leave if the path is clear to a safe place.

You should not enter this area as the roads may not be safe.

Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety.

Stay tuned to this radio station on a battery-powered radio for updates.

For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

This message must not be broadcast after: 17 Jan 2013 23:00
 

SA Country Fire Service
FARM FIRE UNITS REDUCE POTENTIAL IMPACT: BUNDALEER NORTH

CFS would like to thank the local farm fire units for their overwhelming support at the Bundaleer North fire in the State's Mid-North. If it wasn't for their quick action this fire would have potentially been larger.
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Bundaleer Fire Update: 17/01/2013

More than 230 SA Country Fire Service firefighters supported by farm fire units are continuing to work through the night on a fire in the Bundaleer Forest in the States Mid North.

Crews are still waiting... for the expected wind change that will reach the area around midnight and push the fire in a north-easterly direction.

Firefighters are concentrating their efforts on establishing control lines which has been made difficult due to the tough and in some areas inaccessible terrain they are working in.

CFS State Coordinator, Brenton Eden, said that this fire is yet to be brought under control and it will require the attendance of CFS crew for a number of days before it is declared safe.

"The community still need to remain vigilant," Mr Eden said.

People in the area are reminded that smoke may create hazardous conditions and reduce visibility on roads. Once the wind change has occurred the smoke from the fire will be pushed towards the Jamestown area.

For further information visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au
 
Watch and Act

ABERFELDY - DONNELYS
WALHALLA
Effective: 17/01/13 10:03 PM

Expires: 18/01/13 2:00 AM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the DONNELY CREEK area North of Walhalla.

It is travelling in a South South Easterly direction towards Walhalla.

This Bushfire is creating embers. Embers from this fire may impact Maiden Town, Walhalla, Mormon Town from the hours of 6:00 AM tomorrow. FRIDAY 18/1/2013 and throughout tomorrow morning.
  • This bushfire is approximately 4200 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 2-3km/s ahead.
  • A wind change is expected anytime in the early Morning , which may cause the fire to increase ember activity.
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
 
Aberfeldy - Donnelys update: An Emergency Relief Centre has been established at the Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway Sale, opposite Cobains Road. Latest update on this issued 10:32pm on Facebook and www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings
 
Emergency Warning

GLENMAGGIE - COONUGLLA
Coongulla

Effective: 18/01/13 10:10 AM

Expires: 18/01/13 12:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Coongulla area.
This fire is impacting the Coongulla area now.
  • This bushfire is approximately 20, 000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately <1km/s ahead.
  • The wind change is now moving the fire in a north easterly direction.
What to do:

  • Act immediately- you are in danger. There is a risk to lives and homes.
  • Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions.
  • Leave now if it is safe to do so and there is a safer place nearby.
  • Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
  • Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations).
  • Last resort options include a Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
  • If you cannot leave the area take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat.
  • 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






































 
Emergency Warning

ABERFELDY - DONNELYS
Licola
Effective: 18/01/13 6:39 AM

Expires: 18/01/13 12:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Licola area.
It is travelling towards the Licola Road.
Licola and surrounding areas are now isolated.
  • This bushfire is out of control.
  • The fire is now at the Licola Road.
  • It is now too late to leave Licola.
What to do:

  • Don't wait - Act now. Put your bushfire survival plan into action.
  • Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations).
  • Last resort options include Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
  • Homes that are situated and constructed or modified to withstand bushfire, that are well prepared and actively defended, may provide safety.
  • If you are physically and mentally prepared to defend your home, get ready to take shelter when the fire impacts.
  • 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
 
Emergency Warning

GLENMAGGIE - SEATON
Glenmaggie
Effective: 18/01/13 10:36 AM

Expires: 18/01/13 12:00 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Glenmaggie area.

This fire is impacting Lake Glenmaggie, Dawson, Glenmaggie, Heyfield, Seaton NOW
  • This bushfire is greater than 25,000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires ahead.
  • A wind change is now moving the fire in a north easterly direction.
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 - Wambelong Fire, Coonabarabran (Warrumbungle LGA) 18/01/13 09:57

Posted: 18/01/2013
More than 110 firefighters are fighting a 46,000 hectare bush fire in the Warrumbungle National Park to the west of Coonabarabran. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for today due to very high fire danger in the area.

Current Situation
There is a bush fire burning in the Bugaldie area, 1km south of Bugaldie village, 8km west of Coonabarabran and 4km south of Siding Spring.
The fire is burning in a southerly direction towards Gowang / Myall Plains. An emergency alert telephone message has been issued to residents in this area. If you are in this area, follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and monitor conditions.
The Newell Highway is closed in both directions near Gowang between Gilgandra and Mendooran Road, Warkton. Baradine Road is open. Timor Road is open with restricted access.
The fire is burning close to rural properties in the Bingie Grumble Road, Carrington Lane and Cenn Craich Road areas. People in these areas must remain vigilant and stay up to date with the changing fire conditions.
Strong winds and a very high fire danger is forecast for the area, increasing the risk to rural properties south-east of the fire. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for today.
Firefighters are continuing to work to strengthen containment lines in the south eastern part of the fire between Timor Road and Baradine Road to protect isolated properties on the outskirts of Coonabarabran.
The Needle Mountain Communication Facility has been protected by significant backburning in the area.
Currently 51 properties, 113 outbuildings, livestock and farm machinery have been destroyed. This number is likely to change as crews work through the damage.
Advice
  • If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
  • Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.
  • Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
  • Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire.
  • Keep checking www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listen to local radio or by call the NSW 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 notice.
  • If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
Recovery Information
  • NSW Police and the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services are coordinating the recovery effort.
  • NSW Police have set up an Information Point at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club where affected residents can seek information and assistance from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Centrelink, Department of Housing, Disaster Welfare Services, Department of Primary Industries and Police.
  • Details of assistance can be found online at www.emergency.nsw.gov.au or by phoning the dedicated hotline number on 1800 018 444.
  • Counselling and Chaplaincy services are also on hand to provide assistance to residents.
  • From tomorrow a Disaster Recovery Centre will be open 7 days a week from 8am-6pm. The centre is located at Coonabarabran Town Hall Supper Room on John Street.
 
BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT

Fire Name: BUNDALEER NORTH

Note: The following message is to be read on air verbatim within 10 minutes of receipt, and then repeatedly, at regular intervals of no more than 30 minutes until the message expires or is superseded by another message related to this incident.
<Message Starts>


BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE


Time Message Issued: 09:05
Date Message Issued: 18/01/2013
CFS advises that a bushfire at Bundaleer North in the State's Mid-North. near Humphris Road, RM Williams Way, Neindorf Road and Kerin Road may threaten your safety.
The BUNDALEER NORTH fire is travelling in a North-Easterly direction towards RM Williams Way and smoke will be affecting the township of Jamestown..
The fire is not controlled and is burning in Forest and conditions are continually changing. The CFS are attending to this fire.
Check and follow your bushfire survival plan and prepare for a bushfire in your area. If your plan is to leave or you are not prepared, leave now.
Only leave if the path is clear to a safe place.
You should not enter this area as the roads may not be safe.

Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety.
Stay tuned to this radio station on a battery-powered radio for updates.
For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.
Repeating, CFS advises that a bushfire at Bundaleer North in the State's Mid-North. near Humphris Road, RM Williams Way, Neindorf Road and Kerin Road may threaten your safety.
 
Emergency Warning ABERFELDY - DONNELYS Licola Effective: 18/01/13 2:43 PM Expires: 18/01/13 6:00 PM Incident Information: There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Licola area. It is travelling in a north easterly direction. This fire is expected to impact Licola between the hours of 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This bushfire is approximately 44500 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 2-4 kms ahead. The Licola Road is closed to traffic. Members of the public are advised to keep out of the surrounding state forest. What to do: Don't wait - Act now. Put your bushfire survival plan into action. Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations). Last resort options include Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam. Homes that are situated and constructed or modified to withstand bushfire, that are well prepared and actively defended, may provide safety. If you are physically and mentally prepared to defend your home, get ready to take shelter when the fire impacts. 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
 
Emergency Warning GLENMAGGIE - SEATON Glenmaggie Seaton Effective: 18/01/13 3:57 PM Expires: 18/01/13 6:00 PM Incident Information: The large, fast moving bushfire in the Glenmaggie Seaton area. It is travelling in a north easterly direction. This fire is impacting Lake Glenmagie, Dawson, Heyfield, Seaton NOW This bushfire is approximately 44,500 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires ahead of the fire. A wind change is moving the fire in a north easterly direction. What to do: Act immediately- you are in danger. There is a risk to lives and homes. Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions. Leave now if it is safe to do so and there is a safer place nearby. Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see. Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations). Last resort options include a Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam. If you cannot leave the area take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat. 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. Members of the public are advised to keep out of the surrounding state forest People who have left their homes in the Gippsland area are encouraged to register with Red Cross, either: in person at a relief centre with Red Cross volunteers online at www.redcross.org.au by phone 1800 727 077 Residents not affected by the fire are to consider their water usage 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
 
Watch and Act GLENMAGGIE - COONGULLA GLENMAGGIE Effective: 18/01/13 4:02 PM Expires: 18/01/13 8:00 PM Incident Information: There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the GLENMAGGIE area. This fire is expected to threaten the Coongulla area for the next 4 hours until the wind abates. This bushfire is approximately 44,500 hectares in size and is out of control. Members of the public are advised to keep out of the surrounding state forest. 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. People who have left their homes in the Gippsland area are encouraged to register with Red Cross, either: in person at a relief centre with Red Cross volunteers online at www.redcross.org.au by phone 1800 727 077 Residents not affected by the fire are to consider their water usage 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
 
Emergency Warning - Watershed Fire (Harden LGA) 18/01/13 16:02 Posted: 18/01/2013 An Emergency Warning is in place for a large, fast moving grass fire south west of Boorowa. Current Situation There is a large, fast moving grass fire burning south west of Boorowa. The fire is burning in an easterly direction towards Boorowa. The fire is currently about 5 kilometres south-west of Boorowa. The fire may reach the outskirts of Boorowa anytime in the next two hours. More than 50 fire trucks are on scene. Ground crews are being assisted by waterbombing aircraft. The Air Crane is being sent to the area. Properties in the Moppity area are at threat. The fire is burning near Harden Road and Campbellfields Road. There are a number of local road closures including Moppity Road. An emergency alert telephone warning message has been sent to homes in the area. Advice People in the area between the fire and Boorowa should leave towards Boorowa, if it is safe to do so. A Neighbourhood Safer Place is at the Boorowa Recreation Park, corner of Market Street and Pudman Street, Boorowa. A Neighbourhood Safer Place is a place of last resort. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Only homes that are specially designed and constructed or modified to withstand a fire, and that are properly prepared and actively defended, may provide safety. If you are in doubt or it is not safe to leave, seek immediate shelter when the fire front arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. If you are caught in the path of the fire, you may die or be injured. 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 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 http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Emergency Warning - Millingandi fire (Bega Valley) 18/01/13 15:58 Posted: 18/01/2013 A bush fire is burning in the Millingandi area, approximately 5 kilometres west of Merimbula, 2 kilometres west of the Merimbula bypass. Current Situation The fire has crossed the Princes Highway. The fire is impacting on properties around Forest Lane and Millingandi Road. Properties along Red Gum Road and Yellow Pinch Dam Road will come under threat in the next 30 minutes. Firefighters and aircraft are working to contain the fire. Advice If you are in this area and you are not prepared, or your plan is to leave, leave via the Princes Highway north towards Bega now, before conditions become too dangerous with the southerly wind change. 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 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 http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
 
Watch and Act - Melbourne Street, Aberdare (Cessnock) 18/01/13 15:58 Posted: 18/01/2013 A bush fire is burning in the area around Aberdare near Cessnock. Current Situation The fire is burning in bushland near Melbourne Street, Duffie Drive and Cummerford Close. The fire has crossed Duffie Drive and is burning in a south-easterly direction towards Kearsley. Crews are working in the area around Ellalong Street to protect properties. An Emergency Alert telephone warning message has been sent to homes in the area. Police have evacuated some residents on Ellalong Street. They have been relocated to the Kearsley Community Centre. A southerly change is forecast to reach the area late tonight. This change has the potential to send the fire in a northerly direction towards Neath. The fire started yesterday and has reignited under extreme fire conditions this afternoon. Advice •Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. •If you plan to leave, leave early. •Well prepared, actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. 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 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 http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning. The next update on this fire will be issued by [time] or if the situation changes.
 
Watch and Act - Wambelong Fire, Coonabarabran (Warrumbungle LGA) 18/01/13 14:33 Posted: 18/01/2013 More than 170 firefighters are fighting a 46,000 hectare bush fire in the Warrumbungle National Park to the west of Coonabarabran. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for today due to very high fire danger in the area. Current Situation A bush fire is burning in the Bugaldie area, 1km south of Bugaldie village, 8km west of Coonabarabran and 4km south of Siding Spring. The fire is burning in a southerly direction towards Gowang / Myall Plains. There is a potential for properties to come under threat today and crews are working with residents. There has been an increase in fire activity with the onset of warmer and windier conditions. An emergency alert telephone message has been issued to residents in this area. If you are in this area, follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and monitor conditions. The Newell Highway is closed in both directions near Gowang between Gilgandra and Mendooran Road, Warkton. Baradine Road is open. Timor Road is open with restricted access. The fire is burning close to rural properties in the Bingie Grumble Road, Cenncruich Road, O'Connors Road, Gowang Road and Tannabah Road areas. People in these areas must remain vigilant and stay up to date with the changing fire conditions. Ahead of the southerly change tomorrow, firefighters are working to strengthen containment lines in the south eastern part of the fire between Timor Road and Baradine Road to protect isolated properties on the outskirts of Coonabarabran. The Needle Mountain Communication Facility has been protected by significant backburning in the area. Currently 51 properties, 113 outbuildings, livestock and farm machinery have been destroyed. This number is likely to change as crews work through the damage. Advice •If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. •Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. •Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. •Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. •Keep checking www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listen to local radio or by call the NSW 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 notice. •If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. Recovery Information •NSW Police and the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services are coordinating the recovery effort. •NSW Police have set up an Information Point at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club where affected residents can seek information and assistance from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Centrelink, Department of Housing, Disaster Welfare Services, Department of Primary Industries and Police. •Details of assistance can be found online at www.emergency.nsw.gov.au or by phoning the dedicated hotline number on 1800 018 444. •Counselling and Chaplaincy services are also on hand to provide assistance to residents. •A Disaster Recovery Centre is open 7 days a week from 8am-6pm. The centre is located at Coonabarabran Town Hall Supper Room on John Street. -
 
Watch and Act - Deans Gap (Shoalhaven) 18/01/13 15:15 Posted: 18/01/2013 An uncontained bush fire is burning in the Deans Gap area of Morton National Park, approximately 7 kilometres west of Sussex Inlet. A Total Fire Ban has been declared today due to severe fire danger in the area. With severe fire weather conditions in the area today, there is potential for this fire to break containment lines. There has however been an increase in fire activity within the containment lines. Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas. The fire has burnt through over 9,100 hectares since it started on Monday 7 January. This fire is not currently threatening properties. Over 158 firefighters are closely monitoring the fire activity and working to strengthen containment lines. Firefighters are focused on extinguishing hotspots in the north western section of the fire. A Total Fire Ban has been declared today due to severe fire danger in the area. Road and Park Closures: •Wandean Road is closed, however residents are allowed access. •12 Mile Road •Conjola National Park •Yerriyong State Forest •The Granite Falls / George Boyd Lookout section of the Morton National Park is closed 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. 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 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. •For information on road conditions or closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au or call the Hotline on 132 701. 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.
 
BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE - BUNDALEER NORTH Message Issued: 14:51 18/01/2013 The CFS advises that a bushfire at BUNDALEER NORTH in the State's Mid-North near Humphris Road, RM Williams Way, Neindorf Road and Kerin Road may threaten yo...ur safety. The BUNDALEER NORTH fire still has the potential to travel in a NORTH EASTERLY direction towards RM Williams Way and smoke is affecting the township of Jamestown. The fire is not controlled and is burning in forest and conditions on the fire ground are continually changing. The CFS are attending to this fire. People within and around the fire area need to continue to check and follow your bushfire survival plan. You should not enter this area as the roads may not be safe. Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety. Stay tuned to this radio station on a battery-powered radio for updates. For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.
 
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