Awareness Message – Murrindindi Mill Fire – 12:30 pm 14/02/2009
Awareness Message – Murrindindi Mill Fire – 12:30 pm
Awareness Message – Backburning in Limestone area
14/02/2009
Incident Information
Residents in the Yea area are advised that backburning operations in the Limestone area will increase the amount of smoke in the immediate area. The works have commenced are expected to be conducted during today.
The Murrindindi Mill Fire is not currently posing a direct threat to any communities.
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
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