monitor the fire movements
http://www.abc.net.au/news/justin/
220 km 2 have been burnt (SG is just 700 km2),
i see no reason that Vic cannt be declared in Emergency.
Wat does Federal is doing?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/08/2485487.htm?section=justin
quote
Fire authorities believe both of the big Gippsland fires in
the Strzeleckis and in West Gippsland were deliberately
lit.
Towns in both areas are still under threat as winds push the
fires north to Neerim Junction, Noojee, Carrajung, Won Wron,
Woodside and Traralgon South.
Peter Schmidt from the CFA said there are still large areas
of unburnt country inside the fire lines.
"We still have extremely dry conditions and there will be
some reasonable winds over the next couple of days which can still
whip this fire up," he said.
The Princes Highway and the South Gippsland Highway remain
closed.
Crews are trying to shore up control lines between Buckland
Gap and Khancoona Gap.
Fire alerts have been eased at Walhalla, Erica, Rawson,
Toongabbie, Glengarry and Cowwarr.
-Emergency contacts
In a life-threatening emergency, or to report a fire, call
000.
If you can see flames, call the Country Fire
Authority's information line on 1800 240 667. The CFA says
their call centre is being overwhelmed, so people should consider
how urgent their call is.
The SES number is 132 500.
To find out about missing family or friends call Red Cross
Family Reunification on 1800 727 077
The Red Cross Blood Service can be contacted on 131 495 -
there is no shortage of blood yet, but appointments can be
made
The ABC SMS number is 19 774 774.
You can register to help the victims at abc.net.au/melbourne.
