DDowngrade Message – Urgent Threat to Alert Beechworth 10.00am
Downgrade Message – Urgent Threat to Alert Beechworth 10.00am
Downgrade Message – Urgent Threat to Alert for residents of Dederang, Gundowring, Gundowring Upper, Glen Creek, Kergunyah South, Mudgeegonga and Running Creek.10/02/2009
10/02/2009
Incident Information
The threat message concerning the Beechworth Fire in the Dederang area has been downgraded. Previously reported activity at about 1800 hours yesterday has been contained and conditions are reasonably quiet at the moment. However, residents of Dederang, Gundowring, Gundowring Upper, Glen Creek, Kergunyah South, Mudgeegonga and Running Creek will need to remain alert due to a high level of fire activity still in the area.
Core Advice
People in the area need to remain alert as there may not be a warning should conditions change unexpectedly. Continue to listen to ABC or local radio for updates on this fire.
Keep patrolling for embers around your property.
Be aware of residual burning after the main fire front has passed – remember logs and trees may continue to burn or smoulder for a number of days.
Watch out for hazards when walking around burnt areas. There may be sharp objects and areas that are still very hot and capable of causing serious burns.
Road use in the area will still be extremely hazardous due to low visibility from smoke. Watch out for fallen trees, power lines, abandoned cars, wildlife and emergency services vehicles.
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Additional Information
Road closures currently in place: For information on road closures please refer to VicRoads website https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
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