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8th February 2013, 09:56 PM
Stay safe if your around this area, sounds like its moving very fast :(
Emergency Warning
Hotham Heights
Effective: 08/02/13 9:10 PM
Expires: 08/02/13 10:00 PM
Incident Information:
There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Hotham Heights area. It is travelling towards Hotham Heights.
This fire is expected to impact anytime within the next two hours.
This bushfire is approximately 11000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 1-2km/s ahead.
What to do:
Act immediately- you are in danger. There is a risk to lives and homes.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions.
Leave now if it is safe to do so and there is a safer place nearby.
Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations).
Last resort options include a Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
If you cannot leave the area take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat.
If you are away from home; do not return.
If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Additional Information:
For General Bushfire Information
Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Stay Informed:
ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
Map: None
Emergency Warning
Hotham Heights
Effective: 08/02/13 9:10 PM
Expires: 08/02/13 10:00 PM
Incident Information:
There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Hotham Heights area. It is travelling towards Hotham Heights.
This fire is expected to impact anytime within the next two hours.
This bushfire is approximately 11000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 1-2km/s ahead.
What to do:
Act immediately- you are in danger. There is a risk to lives and homes.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions.
Leave now if it is safe to do so and there is a safer place nearby.
Turn on your vehicle headlights and drive slowly; smoke will make it difficult to see.
Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations).
Last resort options include a Neighbourhood Safer Place, a stationary car in a cleared area, a ploughed paddock or reserve or body of water like a swimming pool or dam.
If you cannot leave the area take shelter when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the fire's heat.
If you are away from home; do not return.
If time permits, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health advises people to seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Additional Information:
For General Bushfire Information
Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667 or www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Stay Informed:
ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or watching Sky News TV.
Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
Road closures: Check www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
Tourists: Stay away from the listed areas.
For life or property threatening emergencies: Call 000
Map: None