Latest News

• Add My News • Search Old News

Gippsland › Latest news › Department of Primary Industries

Fire activity quiet on the Bogong front

No new fires have been reported following the storm

By Rachel Dawkins - 11th February 2003 - Back to News

Fire activity today has generally been very quiet, with limited backburning and consolidation of containment lines continuing in all sectors.

Reconnaissance aircraft flying to check for fires after lightning strikes in the east of the region have reported no new fires.

In the eastern sector of the fire, conditions have been mild and fire growth has been generally slow. Some places have received drizzle and light rain, which stopped backburning operations. These will recommence as conditions allow.

The Mount Ellery fire is quiet and remains around three hectares. Crews have been working on this fire today.

The WB Line fire north of Cann River is still within containment lines.

Trackwork and backburning continues on the south side of Deddick and dozer work on the Yalmy Road prior to backburning.

A containment line between Gelantipy and the Snowy River National Park is being developed and patrolling and blacking out continues to the west of Gelantipy.

The Buchan Staging Area will be decommissioned tomorrow. Firefighting units remain in Gelantipy.

Dozer work and patrolling continues in the Swifts Creek area. Spotfires are being tracked and activity is decreasing as the area is fogged in.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

• Seacombe fire prompts calls for greater fuel reduction, improved firebreaks and stronger emergency access around Loch Sport communities
  The Seacombe fire has prompted calls for increased fuel reduction, improved firebreaks and emergency access, with Loch Sport residents seeking stronger bushfire prevention measures.
• Danny O'Brien says bushfire inquiry exposes Labor neglect, leaving CFA volunteers under-resourced for escalating firefighting challenges
  Danny O'Brien says a parliamentary bushfire inquiry confirms CFA volunteers face declining numbers, ageing equipment and inadequate support, urging Labor to implement recommendations before the next fire season.
• Darren Chester warns Sydney fire ant detection highlights biosecurity risks and urges swift action, surveillance and guaranteed eradication funding beyond 2027
  Darren Chester has urged swift, coordinated action after red imported fire ants were detected in Sydney, warning of risks to agriculture and calling for stronger surveillance and guaranteed eradication funding beyond June 2027.
• New Lakes Entrance fire station prioritised ahead of 2026 state election
  Council is urging the Victorian government to fund a new Lakes Entrance CFA station, replacing the 90-year-old facility to improve emergency response, safety, capacity and regional resilience.
• Latrobe City endorses draft Moe Activity Centre Plan to guide future town centre growth and development
  Latrobe City Council endorsed the draft Moe Activity Centre Plan for public exhibition, outlining long-term CBD growth, planning reforms, improved public spaces and transport, with Planning Scheme Amendment C155 exhibition proposed for late 2026.
• Gippsland Water urges customers to prepare alternative water supplies ahead of bushfire season and fire danger period
  Gippsland Water urges customers to prepare alternative water supplies during the Fire Danger Period, recommending three litres of drinking water per person daily and monitoring service updates during emergencies.
• Latrobe City Positive Ageing Festival returns with more than 100 events celebrating connection, activity and older residents this October
  Latrobe City’s Positive Ageing Festival returns in October with more than 100 free and low-cost events supporting older residents through connection, activity, learning and community participation.