#VIC #Bushfire #Advise #VicFires #CTCorp 7:51 PM Advice Issued For: Girgarre East, Harston, Karook, Stanhope, Stanhope South, Waranga, Waranga Shores Fire Origin: WARANGA SHORES Incident Name: RUSHWORTH-TATURA RD Issued: 18/11/14 7:51 PM This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Girgarre East, Harston, Karook, Stanhope, Stanhope South, Waranga, Waranga Shores. Firefighters are responding to a fire in the WARANGA SHORES area. There is reported fire activity in the WARANGA SHORES and the fire is currently not yet under control. There is no threat to communities. Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 19/11/14 10:30 AM 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. For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number. Download the FireReady App or follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website. Issued by: CFA To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: emergency.vic.gov.au/map#now
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:53:03 +0000