THE CFA had downgraded its Watch and Act warning for Brandy Creek, Bravington, Buln Buln, Crossover, Drouin West and Rokeby to an advice message.
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In the message the fire service said the grass fire in Drouin West had been stopped by firefighters and activity had subsided.
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“You are no longer under any threat,” the message said.
Main Neerim Road remains closed between Old Sale Road and Old Telegraph Road and smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
A bushfire in Jindivick which previously threatened Rokeby has also been declared safe.
Residents are advised to continue to monitor conditions. Up to date information can be found at cfa.vic.gov.au.
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Watch And Act: Drouin West, Rokeby, Brandy Creek, Bravington, Buln Buln and Crossover
9 FEBRUARY 2014 | 1440
THE CFA has issued a Watch And Act message for Brandy Creek, Bravington, Buln Buln, Crossover, Drouin West and Rokeby for a grass fire in Drouin West.This warning replaces the previous emergency warning for Rokeby and Watch And Act for the area, but the small grass fire in Jindivick which caused those warning remains uncontrolled.
A wind change has caused the small fire in Drouin West to change direction. It is now travelling in a north easterly direction from Drouin West towards Rokeby.
The fire is now expected to impact Bravington, Rokeby and Crossover any time between 3PM and 4PM.
This Watch and Act Message replaces the Emergency Warning previously issued for Rokeby.
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The Main Neerim Road is closed between Old Sale Road and Old Telegraph Road.
The following is from cfa.vic.gov.au:
Don’t wait, leaving now is the safest option – conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you.
Travel to
- The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
- Warragul or Drouin CBD
The next update is expected by 09/02/14 6:00 PM or as the situation changes.
Safety information
- Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets.
- When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.
- If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
- Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do now.
Stay Informed
- Via www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
- Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV.
- Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667.
- Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
- Download the FireReady App and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook.
- Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
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Emergency bushfire warning for Rokeby, Watch And Act for surrounding towns
SUN 9 FEBRUARY 2014 || 1238
AN EMERGENCY warning has been issued for Rokeby for a small fast moving grass fire travelling south from Jindivick.
UPDATE 12.45PM: A Watch And Act message has been issued for Brandy Creek, Bravington, Buln Buln, Buln Buln East, Crossover and Nilma North. The fire could impact Buln Buln and Brandy Creek any time between 1PM and 3 PM. CFA advises residents leaving the area travel to Warragul CBD or Neerim South township.
The fire is travelling from Main neerim Road South toward Buln Buln and Brandy Creek.
The CFA has said Rokeby residents could be impacted any time within the next hour.
Eighteen vehicles are presently at the fire.
Small bushfires are also burning uncontrolled at Drouin, Warragul North area, Brandy Creek and Labertouche.
The following is from cfa.vic.gov.au:
Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help if you decide to stay.
Travel to;
– The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.
The next update is expected by 09/02/14 2:00 PM or as the situation changes.
Safety Information:
If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter indoors.
If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include:
- A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve.
- A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool.
- Try to protect yourself from the fire’s heat.
If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety.
If you are away from home, do not return.
For life or property threatening emergencies call 000.
If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Stay Informed:
- Via www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
- Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV.
- Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667.
- Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
- Download the FireReady App and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook.
- Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
