Awareness Message – Kinglake Complex Fires 12pm 12/02/2009
Awareness Message – Kinglake Complex Fires 12pm
Awareness Message – Kilmore East area, Coulston Crossing and Broadford
12/02/2009
Incident Information
Communities around Kilmore East need to be aware fire activity has increased within the control lines north of Saunders Rd in an old logging coupe.
Crews are currently on scene . This fire poses no threat to local communities. People in the area of Kilmore East area, Coulston Crossing and Broadford could expect smoke drift to the north of this fire.
Core Advice
There may be increased amounts of smoke in the area from this fire.
Road users are advised to take extra care as road travel may be hazardous due to low visibility from smoke.
Even though this fire does not currently pose a threat, people in high risk bushfire areas are reminded to have a bushfire survival plan ready to implement during the summer period.
Continue to listen to ABC or local radio for updates on this fire.
Additional Information
Road closures currently in place:
Please refer to www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Resources committed to this fire are: 3 trucks, 15 personnel, 1 aircraft
For information on fires in Victoria and general fire safety advice, please contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech / communication impairment may call textphone/ telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969. Information is also available at www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires or https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/