Thanks for replying, and do take care!
As for arsonists, I think they deserve the death penalty, or at least, rigorous imprisonment for life. What sort of maniacs are they? What are they trying to achieve? Anarchy or property after the landowners are dead?
Firebugs often get a sexual charge from their fires.
Definite ewww.
Alert Message for communities of Hazelwood South, Jeeralang, Jeeralang North, Jeeralang Junction, Balook, Le Roy, Jumbuck, Valley View Budgree East, Traralgon South, Callignee, Calignee North, Calignee South, South, Carrajung Lower, Won Wron, Woodside, Devon North, Yarram, Calrossie, Alberton, Tarraville, Port Albert, Langsborough, Manns Beach and Robertsons Beach still need to remain alert due to a high level of fire activity still in the surrounding area.
Incident Information
The communities of Hazelwood South, Jeeralang, Jeeralang North, Jeeralang Junction, Balook, Le Roy, Jumbuck, Valley View Budgree East, Traralgon South, Callignee, Calignee North, Calignee South, South, Carrajung Lower, Won Wron, Woodside, Devon North, Yarram, Calrossie, Alberton, Tarraville, Port Albert, Langsborough, Manns Beach and Robertsons Beach still need to remain alert due to a high level of fire activity still in the surrounding area.
Core Advice
People in the area need to remain alert as there may not be a warning should conditions change unexpectedly. Continue to listen to ABC or local radio for updates on this fire. Be prepared to activate your bushfire survival plan if necessary.
Decide now if you are going to stay or go. Remember that it is very dangerous to leave late with a fire in the area. Road use in the area will be extremely hazardous due to low visibility from smoke. Watch out for fallen trees, power lines, abandoned cars, wildlife and emergency services vehicles.
If you plan to stay, remember to seek shelter from radiant heat. Should the fire reach your property, close all doors and windows and stay inside the house while the fire passes. Remain alert, extinguish any small fires and if necessary, move outside to burnt ground once the fire has passed.
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Additional Information
Community meetings are being held at:
Community meetings will be held on Monday 9th February at the Rosedale Town Hall, cnr Prince and Hood Sts, Rosedale commencing at 6pm and at the Longford Town Hall, Main St, Longford commencing at 7.30pm.
These meetings will be attended by CFA and DSE representatives who will provide information on the current status of the Churchill - Jeeralang Fire.
Residents and visitors to the region are asked to listen to their local ABC radio for updates on the status of these meetings.
For information on fires in Victoria and general fire safety advice, please contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech / communication impairment may call textphone/ telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969. Information is also available at www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires
Could this be terrorist act?