Advice Issued For: Black Range Fire Origin: BLACK RANGE Incident Name: BUNJILS CAVE RD Issued: 16/01/14 2:48 PM This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Black Range. Firefighters are working to contain a fire in the BLACK RANGE area. The small bush fire is in difficult terrain and is burning at the top of the ridge line. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 16/01/14 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. Download the FireReady App or follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 03:50:01 +0000