I’d say why post this in a melb sub. Then I realise how many ‘tree changers’ there are, and how clueless most urban people are about bushfires (and how unsafe they make themselves).
Thanks.
plip99 on
I fear for that fire that started near Longwood on the Hume freeway with those conditions on Friday. Very tough conditions to be fighting fires in there. Fingers crossed they can get that under control within the next 24 hours 🤞
herpesderpesdoodoo on
Genuinely concerned about this weekend. The Longwood fire grew very quickly today, and there have been fires all through the NE this week.
I’ll be glad to see the other side of this weekend.
universe93 on
It might be worth defining what “start preparing” means. I’m sure it probably means leave but some people don’t have anywhere else to go
Usual-Introduction-1 on
Curious, how do I know what district I’m in?
Wouldn’t it be better if the gave a post code or major town/city?
Sexdrumsandrock on
Crikey, I was planning to travel down the Hume on Friday.
Is there a different way to drive to avoid the fires?
Sqwoopy on
If you are travelling to any town that is in one of these areas, please reconsider your need to be in there. Many small towns in bushfire prone areas generally have a large field, school grounds, or footy oval which serves as the Bushfire Place of Last Resort for you to shelter.
Travelling through these areas should only be for necessary activities, such as checking up on loved ones, helping them move when needed or travelling for work.
Many large towns in these areas, such as Bendigo, Shepparton, Horsham and Kyneton, can also serve as a place of last resort as well. Freeways are generally safe to travel on, as is the Calder Highway to Mildura, but I would not trust heavily treed areas or rural roads, unless they are clear from trees and long grass
If you do decide to travel anywhere in the state, even inside Melbourne, please stay tuned to radio updates, or have the VicEmergency app downloaded
d88au on
Why aren’t they also Total Fire Ban as well?!
ElLobo00 on
i finna slap on some sunscreen and work on my tan on my balcony…..butt naked
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I’d say why post this in a melb sub. Then I realise how many ‘tree changers’ there are, and how clueless most urban people are about bushfires (and how unsafe they make themselves).
Thanks.
I fear for that fire that started near Longwood on the Hume freeway with those conditions on Friday. Very tough conditions to be fighting fires in there. Fingers crossed they can get that under control within the next 24 hours 🤞
Genuinely concerned about this weekend. The Longwood fire grew very quickly today, and there have been fires all through the NE this week.
I’ll be glad to see the other side of this weekend.
It might be worth defining what “start preparing” means. I’m sure it probably means leave but some people don’t have anywhere else to go
Curious, how do I know what district I’m in?
Wouldn’t it be better if the gave a post code or major town/city?
Crikey, I was planning to travel down the Hume on Friday.
Is there a different way to drive to avoid the fires?
If you are travelling to any town that is in one of these areas, please reconsider your need to be in there. Many small towns in bushfire prone areas generally have a large field, school grounds, or footy oval which serves as the Bushfire Place of Last Resort for you to shelter.
Travelling through these areas should only be for necessary activities, such as checking up on loved ones, helping them move when needed or travelling for work.
Many large towns in these areas, such as Bendigo, Shepparton, Horsham and Kyneton, can also serve as a place of last resort as well. Freeways are generally safe to travel on, as is the Calder Highway to Mildura, but I would not trust heavily treed areas or rural roads, unless they are clear from trees and long grass
If you do decide to travel anywhere in the state, even inside Melbourne, please stay tuned to radio updates, or have the VicEmergency app downloaded
Why aren’t they also Total Fire Ban as well?!
i finna slap on some sunscreen and work on my tan on my balcony…..butt naked