No let up from the fires in Australia

[Jim W.]

Something else to help forum members understand the scale of the fires in Australia.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/...s/news-story/164589ea8d6e2f339340cc45ae671ebf

Here's another useful resource if it hasn't already been posted...

MyFireMap - Australia satellite brushfire map

BTW - do you know anything about the area near Lake Mulwala and Yarrawonga?

I have a cousin who lives there.

 

[Warrigal]

Latest info from Yarrawonga (https://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/event/warning/5709.html)

This message is being issued for Telford, Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga South.

• There is a haystack fire at Beatties Rd, Yarrawonga.
• This fire may continue to burn for until Monday January 7th, 2019.
• Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities.

There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.

 

[pleinmont]

I feel so sorry for the people who are affected by this terrible fire. I have a cousin who I believe lives in they area, we lost touch many years ago.

 

[rgp]

Latest info from Yarrawonga (https://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/event/warning/5709.html)

This message is being issued for Telford, Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga South.

• There is a haystack fire at Beatties Rd, Yarrawonga.
• This fire may continue to burn for until Monday January 7th, 2019.
• Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities.

There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.

• "This fire may continue to burn for until Monday January 7th, 2019."

Latest information ?

 

[Warrigal]

According to the website it was updated last Saturday at 12:49 PM.
That would indicate that Yarrawonga is not currently at risk.