Watch and Act Issued For: Sunbury Fire Origin: SUNBURY Incident Name: RACECOURSE RD Issued: 17/01/14 11:57 AM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Sunbury. There is a medium 5 hectare grassfire travelling fast in a southerly direction from Racecourse Road towards Dunrossil Drive, Hopbush Avenue, Correa Way, Lock Court and Marshall Close. This grassfire is currently not yet under control. The fire could impact towards Dunrossil Frive, Hopbush Avenue, Correa Way, Lock Court and Marshall Close. Dont wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. Travel to;. - 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 next update is expected by 17/01/14 3:45 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets. If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do. 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 and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:58:01 +0000