Emergency Warning Issued For: Gypsum, Pier Milan, Tempy Fire Origin: 12 KM SOUTH WEST OF OUYEN Incident Name: BRONZEWING - SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY Issued: 17/01/14 3:17 PM This is an Emergency Warning issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Gypsum, Pier Milan, Tempy. There is a fast moving, out of control bushfire travelling in a south easterly direction from Bronzewing Flora and Fauna Reserve towards Tempy. This message also applies to Pirro Road, Vallance Road, Little Road and Rownack Road. Gypsum, Tempy and Pier Milan could be impacted anytime within the next 2 hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help if you decide to stay. Travel to; - The Relief Centre at the Ouyen Service Centre will be open from 4pm today. - The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The Sunraysia Highway between the Calder Highway intersection and Speed is closed. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 4:15 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter indoors. If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include: A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve. A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool. Try to protect yourself from the fires heat. If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety. If you are away from home, do not return. For life or property threatening emergencies call 000. If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure 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 and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:21:01 +0000
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