15 February 2009
Fires in the Upper Yarra Valley – 20090214 1945hrs
Posted by Mick under: Misc .
Details as reported on the Victorian Governments Department of Sustainability and Environment fire information website at 7.45pm on Saturday the 14th of February.
MAROONDAH/YARRA COMPLEX FIRE
Maroondah
Alert message as at 7:45pm 14/02/09Fire activity is present in the area of Mount Riddell and Mount Juliet, this fire has travelled up the slopes of Mount Juliet. No properties are under threat from this fire. Residents can continue to expect to see a significant amount of smoke and some flame activity from these fires.
There is potential that airborne ash may fall in and around the Healesville area, however ember impact is unlikely. Residents are advised to remain vigilant due to a high level of fire activity still in the area.
There is still fire activity in the Donnellys Weir area. The communities of Myers Creek Road, between Donnellys Weir Road and Trench Farm Road, Donnellys Weir Road, Maroondah Parade, Trench Farm Road and Road 15 are no longer under direct threat from this fire, but still need to remain alert, due to a high level of fire activity still in the area. Residents will continue to see smoke in this area.
Controlled burning on Myers Creek Road is progressing and will continue during the day, residents will continue to see smoke and controlled fire activity in this area.
Burning in the Yellowdindi Road in the Blackrange Road vicinity has been successfully completed. Crews will continue to patrol the area. Residents can continue to expect to see smoke and fire activity in this area.
Controlled burning in the Toolangi vicinity is creating smoke impact on variable locations, dependant on localised wind conditions. No properties are under threat from this activity.
Yarra
Awareness message as at 7:45am 14/02/09The fire activity in the O�Shannassy and Armstrong Catchments area has decreased and is no longer posing a threat. The community of Reefton and Armstrong Creek should remain vigilant and aware of localised changes in conditions.
Fires continue to burn in the vicinity of the Upper Yarra Dam, and East of Big Pats Creek, 3kms South of East Warburton. Residents are advised these fires do not currently pose a threat to communities, but should remain vigilant and aware of localised change in conditions.
Residents in the Yarra Valley including communities in the vicinity of Warburton, East Warburton, Wesburn, Millgrove, Yarra Junction, Gladysdale, Powelltown, Launching Place, Don Valley, Hoddles Creek, Woori Yallock, Yellingbo, Seville and Wandin may be experiencing increased smoke from these fires.
Community Meetings are being held at:
Mechanics Hall, Warburton Hwy, off Thomas Ave, Warburton, Melways 290 B4, Tommorrow 15th February 2009 at 6.00pm