Erica / Moondarra fire - update Thursday 26th 5:00pm
Communities of Telbit, Erica, Delpretes Rd are now under threat. The fire has crossed Tyers Rd, near Tyers Junction and is spotting North of Telbit Rd.
The areas of Deplretes Rd, Caringal Scout Camp, Moondarra , Erica, Telbit and Collins Siding are currently under ember attack and residents are warned that spot fires may occur from the embers.
Fifty four fire fighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service will join 287 Parks Victoria, DSE and CFA personnel today to complete and maintain control lines, put out spot fires and protect significant private assets which may come under threat throughout the day.
A NSW Rural Fire Service Strike Team is on alert in the Tyres township to respond if the wind changes direction.
Nine aircraft are working on the fire and are being used for water bombing and monitoring activities.
The size of the fire is currently 13,600 hectares.
Grampians (Mt Lubra) update 4.55pm
The fire is currently spreading down the Victoria valley and although still within containment lines is starting to spot into farmland at Mirranatwa.Around 1000 CFA, DSE, and NSW firefighters are tackling the fire. (207 DSE firefighters and 475 CFA firefighters)
They are being supported from above by 14 aircraft, including the Erikson Aircrane.
They are focusing heavily on strengthening control lines, particularly on the southern and eastern flanks.
Their work is consolidating on earlier efforts by bulldozers and graders that made excellent progress in creating control lines and firebreaks on public land and private property.
BURGAN TRACK (KINGLAKE) Updated 4:45pm
Residents of Kinglake East, Kinglake Central and West Bridge Rd areas are advised that the area may experience ember attack.
Residents of these areas are asked to enact their fire plans and remain on high alert as fire activity on the southern edge of the Burgan Track fire becomes more active.
the fire is believed to be close to major power lines and power supplies could be affected.
'We are preparing for perhaps the most extreme fire conditions of the day with high temperatures and gusting winds,' he said.
160 firefighters, 30 tankers, and 33 slip on units are working in the Kinglake National Park to contain the fire.
Six CFA strike teams are strategically placed in the Kinglake East area to react to any threat to private property, along with a number of dozers. The DSE is building a control line in a bid to contain the fire.
Three helicopters and three fixed wing aircraft are also available to conduct fire-bombing operations in threatened areas. Futhermore an Erickson Skycrane has been assigned to the fire in an effort to put out spot fires.
Century Track/Brisbane Ranges/Anakie fire - Updated January 26 1:30pm
Fire behaviour is active in the north and south west sectors. DeMotts Rd and around Beremboke are the areas of most concern.
Crews on all parts of the Century Track fire have used the quiet weather conditions overnight to continue strengthening and widening control lines around the fire. Blacking out has continued deep inside the control lines and unburnt material has been identified and isolated from any burning material.
All spot fires from yesterday have been tracked and contained. Some fire activity and hotspots remain. Firefighters will continue to be vigilant today for spot overs outside the control lines.
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