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Location: SWAN HILL
Incident Name: PENTAL ISLAND RD
Issued: 28/12/13 4:29 PM

This is an upgraded Watch and Act message issue by Country Fire Authority for Pental Island, Fish Point.
The SWAN HILL grassfire is currently not yet under control.
This fire is currently located on the south eastern Pental Island floodway and is moving towards the Pental Island Fish Point Road.
It is now travelling south easterly direction.
Spot fires may occur in front of the fire.

Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you.
Travel to;

- The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
- Swan Hill


The next update is expected by 28/12/13 8:30 PM or as the situation changes.
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Location: TATYOON
Incident Name: PORTERS BRIDGE RD
Issued: 28/12/13 4:09 PM


This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Tatyoon North, Challicum.

There is a large grassfire travelling in a north-easterly direction from Mt William Road, Tatyoon towards the Old Geelong Road, Mount Challicum.

This grassfire is currently not yet under control.

The fire could impact any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

Don't 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.

When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.

Road closures are located at:

* Tatyoon North Road and Mt William Road
* Eurambeen - Streatham Road and Mt William Road

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 6:00 PM or as the situation changes.
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Location: GLENAROUA
Incident Name:
Issued: 28/12/13 3:17 PM

This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Glenaroua, Sugarloaf Creek, Broadford.

Firefighters are responding to a fire in the GLENAROUA area.



There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 6:00 PM or as the situation changes.
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Location: MOE SOUTH
Incident Name: WIRRAWAY ST
Issued: 28/12/13 12:47 PM

This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Moe South.

Firefighters are responding to a fire in the MOE SOUTH area, at the corner of Moe South Rd and Rosatos Rd.

There is reported fire activity in the MOE SOUTH and the fire is currently not yet under control. Firefighting appliances are attending.

There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 9:00 PM or as the situation changes.

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Location: BERRIMAL
Incident Name: BERRIMAL - HUGHES RD
Issued: 28/12/13 12:30 PM

This Advice message is being issued by Country Fire Authority for Berrimal.

Firefighters continue to fight a fire in the Berrimal area and the fire is currently under contol.
Firefighters will continue working on the fire today.

There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

At present there are no reports of any assets at risk.

Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 18:00 PM or as the situation changes.
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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.
When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.
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 now.
Stay Informed:

Via www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated 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.

Pollyana

Location: TATYOON
Incident Name: PORTERS BRIDGE RD
Issued: 28/12/13 5:07 PM


This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Tatyoon North, Challicum.

There is a large grassfire travelling in a north-easterly direction from Mt William Road, Tatyoon towards the Old Geelong Road, Mount Challicum.

This grassfire is currently not yet under control.

The fire could impact any time between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.

Don't 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.

When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.

Road closures are located at:

* Tatyoon North Road and Mt William Road
* Eurambeen - Streatham Road and Mt William Road

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 6:00 PM or as the situation changes.

Pollyana

Emergency Warning

Location: PENTAL ISLAND
Incident Name: PENTAL ISLAND RD
Issued: 28/12/13 5:24 PM

This is an Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Lake Boga, Winlaton, Pental Island, Fish Point.

There is a fast moving, out of control grassfire travelling in a southerly direction from Caelli Lane towards Fish Point and Lake Boga.

Spotfires and Ember Attacks have been reported.

If safe to do so move to Pental Island Caravan Park. DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FIRE


A wind change is expected around (18:00AM/PM), which will cause the fire to change in a North Easterly direction.

The next update is expected by 28/12/13 7:00 PM or as the situation chang

Safety Information
When indoors:
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems.
Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside - It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
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 fire's heat.
In the car:

Park behind a solid structure to block the fire's heat or pull over to a cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
Put on your hazard lights and headlights.
Turn the engine off, close all windows and ensure that car air vents are closed.
Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a woolen blanket.
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 www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated 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.

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Pollyana

Emergency Warning

Location: PENTAL ISLAND
Incident Name: PENTAL ISLAND RD
Issued: 28/12/13 6:35 PM


This is an upgraded Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Pental Island, Fish Point.

The PENTAL ISLAND grassfire is currently not yet under control.

Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and is moving towards the Murray River in a Northerly direction.

Spot fires and ember attacks have been reported.

A Relief Centre has been established at the Lake Boga Community Centre, Lalbert Road Lake Boga

You are now in immediate danger, act now to protect yourself. Emergency Services may not be able to help




The next update is expected by 28/12/13 8:00 PM or as the situation change.

Pollyana

Emergency Warning

Location: SEDGWICK
Incident Name: NORTH HARCOURT RD
Issued: 28/12/13 6:47 PM

This is an Emergency Warning issued by Country Fire Authority for Emu Creek, Harcourt North, Sedgwick, Axe Creek, Sutton Grange.

There is a fast moving, out of control grassfire travelling in a north easterly direction from Sutton grange Road towards Emu Creek.



You are in danger, act now to protect yourself.
It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately.


The next update is expected by 28/12/13 8:00 PM or as the situation changes.

Safety Information
When indoors:
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems.
Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside - It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
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 fire's heat.
In the car:
Park behind a solid structure to block the fire's heat or pull over to a cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
Put on your hazard lights and headlights.
Turn the engine off, close all windows and ensure that car air vents are closed.
Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a woolen blanket.
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 www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated 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.