Jancourt Forest Fire Alert: 12:00pm 10/1/2008

Awareness Message - Final Advice
10/01/2008

Incident Information
The Jancourt Forest fire, burning 12 kilometres South East of Cobden, is now under control. It is estimated to have burnt 0.5 hectares.

DSE Crews will be patrolling the area throughout the day and into the evening.
Core Advice

• There may be increased amounts of smoke in the area from this fire.
• Road use in the area may still be hazardous. Watch out for fallen trees, power lines, abandoned cars, wildlife and emergency services vehicles.
• Residents should expect that many branches may fall from nearby trees in the next few days, and should be vigilant to protect themselves from injury.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

Additional Information

• Resources committed to this fire are: 8 trucks 1 dozers 1 aircraft 30 personnel

• Other information:

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