Bushfire : headwaters of Wonnangatta river : AAWT
Posted: Sat 21 Dec, 2013 11:56 am
From the Victorian CFA site in regards to a developing bushfire in some pretty popular walking country in the Alps at this time of the year :
"Location: northern Wonnangatta Valley
Incident Name: TERRIBLE HOLLOW - MT BUGGERY
Issued: 21/12/13 11:12 AM
This updated Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Wonnangatta.
There is a small bushfire in the northern Wonnangatta Valley. This fire has started as a result of lightning activity on Thursday evening. The fire is close to the Australian Alps Walking Track and the Macalister Springs Hut. The fire is currently active in the Crosscut Saw Section of the track and visitors are advised to avoid the area. The Australian Alpine Walking Track is closed from King Billy Saddle through to Barry Saddle (where Barry Saddle adjoins the Wonnangatta Road). Closures to the Alpine Walking Track include: Howitt Spur Walking Track, Queen Spur Walking Track, King Spur Walking Track and Macalister Springs Walking Track. (This general area of closures to the Australian Alpine Walking Track is also known as the Howitt Crosscut Speculation Area).
There is no threat to communities. Smoke will be visible in the area. Aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Mt Buller and Snowy Range today and tomorrow.
The next update is expected by 22/12/13 6:00 PM or as the situation changes."
Sounds like a good place to stay away from for a while. Stay safe. Cheers
S358
"Location: northern Wonnangatta Valley
Incident Name: TERRIBLE HOLLOW - MT BUGGERY
Issued: 21/12/13 11:12 AM
This updated Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Wonnangatta.
There is a small bushfire in the northern Wonnangatta Valley. This fire has started as a result of lightning activity on Thursday evening. The fire is close to the Australian Alps Walking Track and the Macalister Springs Hut. The fire is currently active in the Crosscut Saw Section of the track and visitors are advised to avoid the area. The Australian Alpine Walking Track is closed from King Billy Saddle through to Barry Saddle (where Barry Saddle adjoins the Wonnangatta Road). Closures to the Alpine Walking Track include: Howitt Spur Walking Track, Queen Spur Walking Track, King Spur Walking Track and Macalister Springs Walking Track. (This general area of closures to the Australian Alpine Walking Track is also known as the Howitt Crosscut Speculation Area).
There is no threat to communities. Smoke will be visible in the area. Aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Mt Buller and Snowy Range today and tomorrow.
The next update is expected by 22/12/13 6:00 PM or as the situation changes."
Sounds like a good place to stay away from for a while. Stay safe. Cheers
S358