damn.. now a bushfire alert for evacuations 4000 Hectares in VIC

be safe perth

Last Edited by JUST HERE on 01/31/2013 01:35 AM

When will what end summer? This bushfire season has not been all that bad compared to others.

true, but floods, fires.. can't god spread 'em out a little?....

Spot fires 2-3 KM ahead....
Hits in an hour....


[link to cfa.vic.gov.au]

people told NOT to evacuate local areas...

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Emergency Warning

HARRIETVILLE - FEATHERTOP
Mount Hotham, Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain

Effective: 31/01/13 5:18 PM

Expires: 31/01/13 6:15 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Mount Hotham, Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain area. It is travelling in a south easterly direction.
This fire is expected to impact anytime within the next hour.
This bushfire is approximately 4100 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 2-3km/s ahead.
Relocation is not advisable.
The Great Alpine Road is closed between Harrietville and Dinner Plain. The Dargo High Plains Road is closed between High Plains and Dargo.

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 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.

Last Edited by Citizenperth on 01/31/2013 02:02 AM

update:

Emergency Warning

HARRIETVILLE - FEATHERTOP
Mount Hotham, Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain

Effective: 31/01/13 8:22 PM

Expires: 31/01/13 10:15 PM

Incident Information:

There is a large, fast moving bushfire in the Mount Hotham, Hotham Heights and Dinner Plain area. It is traveling in a south easterly direction. Spot fires are already impacting on Hotham Heights Village.

This bushfire is approximately 5000 hectares in size and is out of control, currently creating spot-fires approximately 0.5 km/s ahead.
Relocation is not advisable.
The Great Alpine Road is closed between Harrietville and Dinner Plain. The Dargo High Plains Road is closed between High Plains and Dargo.
Telephone lines may be compromised during this emergency and we recommend that you do not rely on one communication source. It is important that friends and relatives also know to expect telephone disruption in fire affected areas.
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.
Consider shelter options close by. This may include a private bunker (that meets current regulations).
Last resort options include 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.