DUE to favourable weather conditions today (Saturday, December 21) fire activity has reduced with no significant fire spread today and as such The Gurdies bushfire has been reduced to an Advice level alert.
Advice - Bushfire - Stay Informed
Issued Today at 4:59 PM.
This Advice message is being issued for Grantville, Pioneer Bay, St Helier, The Gurdies, Woodleigh.
• This Advice replaces the Watch and Act issued at 12.23pm
• There is a bushfire at The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve that is not yet under control.
• Work has been undertaken to create control lines around the fire and to extinguish any hot spots. This work will continue for the next few days.
• There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes.
What you should do:
• The relief centre that was in place at Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre *YMCA) has now closed.
• Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
• Review your fire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area:
• Emergency services will remain in the area.
• Bulldozers and aircraft are operating in the area.
• Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
The next update is expected by 22/12/2024 05:00 pm or as the situation changes.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
• www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
• VicEmergency app
• Facebook or Twitter (#VicFires)
• Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
• To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline
