Advice Issued For: Darriman, Giffard, Giffard West, Gormandale, Stradbroke, Willung South, Woodside, Carrajung, Hiamdale, Carrajung South, Willung Fire Origin: MULLUNGDUNG Incident Name: MULLUNGDUNG - MONKEY GAP Issued: 17/01/14 1:32 PM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Darriman, Giffard, Giffard West, Gormandale, Stradbroke, Willung South, Woodside, Carrajung, Hiamdale, Carrajung South, Willung. Firefighters and aircraft are responding to a number of fires and smoke sightings in the MULLUNGDUNG area. The fires are now contained and crews are blacking out and patrolling the fire areas. 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 17/01/14 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. 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. Download the FireReady App or follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 02:34:55 +0000
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