Friday, December 24, 10.30am
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A Community information message has been issued for Archdale, Archdale Junction, Bealiba, Burkes Flat, Carapooee, Cochranes Creek, Dalyenong, Dunluce, Emu, Goldsborough, Kooreh, Logan, Lower Emu, Moliagul, Moyreisk, Natte Yallock, Stuart Mill after the fire near Bealiba yesterday.
The CFA has said fire fighters are keeping an eye on the area and smoke may be visible for up to 48 hours.
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.
- Smoke information: Smoke can affect people's health. For more information visit: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
1.44pm
FIRE crews will remain on scene blacking out the 15-hectare fire in Bealiba, north west of Dunolly.
Fourteen tankers from the Country Fire Authority were sent to the stubble fire along the Emu-Logan Road at noon on Thursday.
Forest Fire Management crews also helped contain the blaze.
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A CFA spokesperson confirmed the fire was under control although crews would remain on scene for blacking out purposes.
1pm
THE fire has been listed as under control.
Fire crews will remain on scene for blacking out.
12.30pm
A FIRE is burning out of control in Bealiba, north west of Dunolly.
CFA were notified at midday to reports of a stubble fire along Emu-Logan Rd, Logan.
Multiple CFA vehicles are on scene and air support is on it's way.
It is unclear at this stage whether anyone is injured or whether the fire is close to any residential properties.
More to come
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