Fires in the NE Victoria

**amshaw** · 4th December 2006, 05:54 AM

Looks like the CFA are getting ready for another long stint in the NE area.....Just got a page calling for crews to Vol for at least 4+ days......here we go again

**sschmez** · 4th December 2006, 07:57 AM

just wondering though who put our fire out

either

(Although I was second last to leave........)

Baz Kerry and Vanessa had another night there, and Baz is certainly not the type of person to leave it.

It would have been well out, then buried, and then the whole area would have been better than we found it.

Thanx Baz

**hiline** · 4th December 2006, 02:22 PM

i think you might be right

i trust baz

**Redback** · 4th December 2006, 02:39 PM

I should hope so Ray, yes it was put out with water and the wood that was half burnt was soaked and moved to the BBQ and the pit filled in, then wet again.

This is what i do at every camp.

Baz.

**sschmez** · 4th December 2006, 02:54 PM

From : http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...005961,00.html

December 04, 2006 08:45am

FIREFIGHTERS are working to contain about 50 blazes that have so far scorched more than a thousand hectares in the alpine area in Victoria's east.
Fire crews undertook backburning operations overnight to take advantage of cooler conditions in the Alpine National Park and in state forest.
About 500 Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) firefighters are back on the job today, supported by 100 tankers, 55 bulldozers and about 30 aircraft.
Blazes are still burning at Kevington, where about 700 hectares has been blacked out.
Another blaze south-east of Whitfield has scorched 400 hectares.
DSE spokesman Kevin Monk said so far there had been no reports of property damage.
"We've got 50 contained, but still have 50 going," Mr Monk said.
"Most are not threatening property at the moment."
Mr Monk said crews were concerned about the dry conditions facing firefighters over the next four to five days.
He said warmer temperatures would make it more challenging for fire crews to bring the blazes under control.
Public meetings are planned today in the communities of Coongulla, Licola, Dargo, Briagolong and Glenmaggie.
However, Mr Monk said there was no direct threat to the communities at this stage.

**sschmez** · 4th December 2006, 03:16 PM

and the updates here aren't getting any better:

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenfo...2567CB000DB12D

**mns488** · 4th December 2006, 03:17 PM

I heard on the radio a couple of minutes ago that the fires could be buring for weeks, maybe months

Not good.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 4th December 2006, 07:58 PM

ooops,,,

**hiline** · 4th December 2006, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

ooops,,,

double oops

**Bushie** · 5th December 2006, 01:59 PM

Received this press release at work today

Tuesday, 5 December 2006 – 00:00 hrs

FIRE CONDITIONS LIKELY TO WORSEN IN NEXT TWO DAYS

Predicted high temperatures and strong winds over the next two days will significantly increase the magnitude of bushfires currently spreading across the North-East and Gippsland regions of Victoria.

Chief Fire Officer Ewan Waller said that DSE and CFA were both increasing staffing levels and equipment resources to combat the unfavourable weather conditions.

“We are facing a very serious situation with the predicted hot, dry and windy weather conditions and Victoria experiencing what is said to be the worst drought in 100 years,” Mr Waller said.

“In addition, most of the fires are in very remote areas with rugged terrain making access extremely difficult.”

“The issue is that no amount of resources or technology will be able to control these fires under the conditions we are to face over the next couple of days and beyond.”

By Wednesday, the fires burning near Whitfield and King Valley in Victoria’s North East are predicted to have spread 15 to 20 kilometres to the south and south east. Fires south of the Dividing Range are also predicted to spread 10 to 15 kilometres to the south and south east.

Mr Waller said that a significant part of an area covering approximately 600,000 hectares would be impacted by the fires.

“Residents of the Licola, Dargo, Woodspoint, Whitfield, Abbyard and Rose River areas are urged to be on high alert as these townships are the most likely to be threatened,” Mr Waller said.

“It is vitally important that people have a bushfire plan and have made a decision to either leave the area or stay and defend their property. I cannot emphasise enough the dangers in delaying this decision.”

Residents are advised to continue to listen to ABC radio and other local stations for fire updates and details of further community meetings.

Visitors to the regions are advised to stay away from fire-affected areas and to observe signed road closures. Information about road closures is available from VicRoads’ website: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

It appears that most of the Alpine Parks are currently closed anyway - but definately not a good place to be with that much fire around

Martyn

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