Watch and Act Issued For: Donnybrook, Epping, Kalkallo, Lalor, Somerton, Roxburgh Park, Campbellfield, Craigieburn Fire Origin: EPPING Incident Name: HUME FWY Issued: 17/01/14 1:29 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Donnybrook, Epping, Kalkallo, Lalor, Somerton, Roxburgh Park, Campbellfield, Craigieburn. There are multiple fires along the Hume highway stretching from Beveridge towards the Metropolitan Ring Road. These grassfires are currently not yet under control. The Hume freeway is closed at Cooper Street. If you live next to grassland and a grassfire starts, you need to quickly put two or three houseblocks between you and the fire. AVOID DRIVING in a grassfire because it may be smoky and hard to see, and traffic jams and accidents are likely. ACT EARLY - dont wait to receive a warning before moving two to three houseblocks away from a grassfire. If you dont live directly next to grassland and a grassfire starts, its safer to STAY WHERE YOU ARE because its unlikely the fire will spread past fences and houses. Dont try to get a closer look at a grassfire - you will put yourself and others in danger. If you are on the road: 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 5:00 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 02:34:46 +0000
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