#1468814 - 14/08/2018 19:51
2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
I know its early but may as well get this underway considering we had our first fire of significance last weekend near Marlo in the states SE which was at Watch and Act Level and I like to have these threads as a bit of as a way to document the season and look back on. Here is a photo from this fire today, concern is that it is burning in area's of peat which without heavy rain may cause issues later in the season when things really heat up.  Ref Delwp/FFM Gippsland
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1468816 - 14/08/2018 19:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1468825 - 14/08/2018 20:09
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
Burning well enough into the wind.
Controlled down wind?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1468959 - 16/08/2018 20:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Still have to see what Spring brings but for this time of year Victoria sits in the worst position for this time of year since 2008 which of course lead to Black Saturday Record-breaking low rainfall in parts of Victoria is forcing the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to bring forward the start of its bushfire season.
The agency has released its bushfire season outlook, and is warning Victorians to prepare for an extreme summer of fires.
For the first time, fire restrictions will be introduced in Gippsland as early as September.
CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said the season looked like it would be the worst in a decade.
"Our primary concern is Gippsland, the north-eastern parts of Victoria as well, the Otways and certainly along the Murray," he said.
"At the moment if we go on the current forecasts, and to some extent it's crystal balling, but the dams are down, the water content in the ground is quite low.
"Large parts of the state have been in a few years of drought now."
Conditions in parts of the state, including East Gippsland, are the worst firefighters have seen since Black Saturday when 173 people died in February 2009.
Fire season to 'start early, finish late'
"For the first time ever we'll introduce restrictions in Gippsland as early as September," he said.
"That will take us right through to potentially April next year, so start early, finish late.
"The conditions for this time of the year are really quite concerning for us, and that's unfortunately already being realised."
Fire authorities are expecting a severe or extreme fire season across much of the country this summer.
Mr Warrington warned that could leave Victoria unable to call on firefighters from interstate for help.
"Our ability to support each other is diminished," he said.
"This year we're planning as if Victorians are predominately going to have to look after ourselves, the support won't necessarily be there as we're used to.
"If it starts early and finishes late, it means fatigue issues for us — long campaign, lots of expectation."
Winter bushfires causing concern
About 140 firefighters have been battling a blaze burning at Cape Conran, in the state's east, since Saturday.
It is one of more than a dozen burn-offs that have escaped from private properties this month.
Victoria's Department of Environment Land Water and Planning incident controller Ben Rankin said the conditions were drier and more volatile than normal.
"This is most unusual to have fires run to this extent in winter," he said.
"The fuel and the countryside in East Gippsland at the moment is excessively dry."
Mr Rankin said the ground was drier now than it usually would be in summer.
Rainfall totals are at record lows in part of East Gippsland, and combined with the early fire season landholders are growing concerned.
Josh Puglisi's Cape Conran property is adjacent to the fire.
"We have a dam in our front yard and that was dug probably 12 years ago and it's been full every year," he said.
"This is the first year it's got virtually no water in it.
"We've got fire pumps on our dam, but we've got no water to pump.
"Everyone's talking about how dry it is, everybody from farmers to some old retired couples who live in this area."
The nearby Snowy River Campus School for Student Leadership is tucked away on a grass field surrounded by forest near Marlo.
Principal Robyn Francis said the school's fire equipment had been set up earlier than ever before.
The school has five water tanks for firefighting, a backup generator, and a deluge system to spray water over the school buildings if a fire threatens.
"We usually have it in terms one and four, it's always up in those terms. This is the first time we've set it up in term three," Ms Francis said.
If we don't see much rain in Spring Victoria will be a tinder box in a couple of months time
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1469364 - 23/08/2018 12:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
"The Chief Officer has approved the declaration of the Fire Danger Period for District 11 to commence 0100hrs on Monday 10th September"
D11 is East Gippsland - this marks the earliest fire danger period declaration for any reason in state history.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1469372 - 23/08/2018 18:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1469378 - 23/08/2018 19:36
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
I would assume 10, wouldn't be surprised if 9 and 10 are planned at the same time, although at this time 11 is the only one I have seen confirmation for - this was a message sent to d11 members
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1469415 - 24/08/2018 15:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
Heard 10 & 11 to be declared 10th Sept.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1469455 - 25/08/2018 12:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yep, confirmed today by CFA
This marks the first time any district has been declared earlier than October 1st - which was a record set last year
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1470769 - 15/09/2018 11:53
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Rapidly developing fire at Bonang in plantation, request for support and as many trucks as possible, 2 forestry fire fighters injured and going to hospital. Fire can be seen on latest bom satellite - meanwhile it might be snowing up there later today.
Edited by logansi (15/09/2018 11:57)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1470772 - 15/09/2018 12:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
That’s rediculous logansi lol And your right later on today it could be snowing On top of the fire??🤔🤔🤷♂️
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1470778 - 15/09/2018 13:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yeah, aircraft being responded now but are coming from Ballarat so 3 hours aways
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1470781 - 15/09/2018 13:30
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Bendoc, Bonang, Cabanandra, Dellicknora, Tubbut.
There is a bushfire at Tubbut that is not yet under control. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire preading. Enact your fire plan. The current weather conditions are making the fire difficult to control. Conditions may change and get worse very quickly. What you should do: If you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications. If travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area. Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond. If you are away from home do not return. Monitor conditions for changes in the situation. Current weather conditions may bring down branches and trees Impacts in your area: Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous. Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1471850 - 02/10/2018 16:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
The First Grassland Curing Map for the year. The Mallee seems to have a head start on drying out 
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1471896 - 02/10/2018 22:52
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Cloud Gazer
Registered: 15/09/2018
Posts: 6
Loc: Melbourne
|
Hi guys. Newcomer to this forum, very interesting. I believe this Summer will be kind of bad for fires in various parts of the state. Looks like parts of Gippsland are drying out quickly too. Have read in this seasons bushfire hazard Report by CRC that a lot of Gippsland & the Eastern part of Melbourne are the most at risk of fires this summer. Has certainly been very dry lately alright.
I have had a keen interest in weather events for a long time, and also enjoy monitoring the emergency services, radio & EAS. Cheers..
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1471913 - 03/10/2018 07:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
Welcome Spectreman, pls join in  Certainly dry with bushfires burning somewhat well and quite unseasonably given we are just coming out of Winter. One fire 41km N/W of Dargo has attracted seven response vehicles, it's being taken seriously!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474788 - 28/10/2018 13:21
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Bit of a fire going up at Talbotville in the ranges, aircraft which were doing a training day at Latrobe have been deployed for a bit of real world action.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474894 - 29/10/2018 20:09
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Grass really starting to dry out now with most regions seeing some stage of curing, heat this week likely to result in significant curing this week 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474950 - 31/10/2018 14:46
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
TFB for the mallee tomorrow
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474970 - 31/10/2018 18:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474982 - 31/10/2018 20:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Very Hot air-mass and dry winds until isolated thundery showers Friday and Monday.
Lighting is worry if Virga Thunderstorms case grass-fires.
Then Melbourne Cup isolated showers with clean SW winds.
Edited by chasers addict (31/10/2018 21:01)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1474987 - 31/10/2018 22:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Number of aircraft online for the next few days.
Also Night Aerial firefighting training is occurring tonight, this year we will see 2 aircraft able to work at night on direct attack for the first time anywhere in the world.
These aircraft will be based at Mangalore and Colac and will only fight fires which have been worked on during the day giving crews time to survey the area in daylight first.
Edited by logansi (31/10/2018 22:49)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1475132 - 02/11/2018 15:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
2 Fires in the Murray Sunset national park going well 8 aircraft responding
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1475176 - 02/11/2018 20:54
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Little update, now 3 fires in the Murray Sunset
Mallee 51 - MSNP - Pheenys Track - 391ha Mallee 50 - MSNP - Millewa South - 817ha Mallee 52 - MSNP - Minook Wild - 5ha
All are listed as not yet under control, interestingly they were started by lightning around 7am but didn't flare until round 2pm, they had aircaft check the area in the morning but nothing was found at that time.
Currently 6 aircraft are attached to these fires with 2 more to head up tomorrow.
Edited by logansi (02/11/2018 20:55)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1475191 - 02/11/2018 23:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
That will give the PFFs some overtime this week
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1476070 - 18/11/2018 16:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is for Carlisle River.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice message issued at 3:00pm. There is a grassfire at Carlisle River that is not yet under control. This grassfire is difficult to access and emergency services are on scene Staying close to a building you can shelter in is the safest option as conditions can change suddenly.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1477299 - 27/11/2018 19:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
seeing as our fire season is having some time off, QLD has 3 Emergency warnings at the moment and 3 Advice Warnings. I don't know if we have already sent crews up already but my station has been asking for a show of hands should we be called upon.
I also saw the 737 fire bomber had filed for a flight plan to Rocky a day or two ago. I hope it has stayed up there.
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1477478 - 28/11/2018 09:32
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yep not good up there, think we are sending up from crews tomorrow.
Large increase in state airfleet today with most of the fleet active from today including the skycrane based out of Essendon.
Also big training day in Colac today for aircraft so if anyone is in the area you may see fire bombers and choppers flying around.
Edited by logansi (28/11/2018 09:41)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478035 - 01/12/2018 18:22
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Skycrane heading down the Forrest drive Mount Martha, first deployment for the crane this year. Fire is small but inaccessible currently make tankers 10 slip-ons 5
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478067 - 02/12/2018 07:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
A GC of interest to you Logansi, on the eastern end of the SNOWY RANGE east/west airstrip (N of Licola for those not familiar with area)
Some of the strikes currently to the east of rainfall will hopefully get mopped up as the front travels to the east, fingers crossed on that one!
3mm in Sale and steady rain atm.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478119 - 02/12/2018 11:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Looks like most areas probably got enough rain to prevent anything from starting, aircraft are up checking the Mallee area at the moment, recce planned for Gippsland/North East this afternoon, highest risk of anything prop in the NE as totals look less up that way.
Always the risk something will pop up over the next few days as it warms up and drys up with a tree still smouldering.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478629 - 06/12/2018 15:01
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Tomorrow, Fri, 7 Dec 2018 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country district(s) of Victoria.
Meanwhile escalating fire at Devonshire Rd, Buninyong request for make tankers 10, 2 Strike Teams, Emergency Warning and Air support more than 1
Update: Major Spotting up to 1km, make strike teams atleast 4, numerous homes under threat, request large air tankers.
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Buninyong, Scotsburn.
There is a bushfire in the vicinity of Devonshire Rd and Nashs Rd Buninyong that is out of control. The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction towards Brennans Rd. This fire is threatening homes and lives. This message is for you if you are at south of Devonshire Rd.
Edited by logansi (06/12/2018 15:09)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478630 - 06/12/2018 15:19
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Visible on Radar Now Make Strike teams 6 
Edited by logansi (06/12/2018 15:22)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478634 - 06/12/2018 15:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Now Make Strike Teams 10 on above, thats 50 trucks.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478636 - 06/12/2018 15:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Bit early in the season for fire like this!! Not good Logansi. Be a fair nor wester blowing out that way to?? One would expect it to be worse conditions Tommoz as Well?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478637 - 06/12/2018 15:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
There is now 2 emergency warnings and a watch and Act out for south of the fire!! Fire apparently spotting 2k In front of itself
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478639 - 06/12/2018 16:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Out-of-control bushfire burning near Ballarat, Victoria.
ANSWER is how did fire started by careless people.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478641 - 06/12/2018 16:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Fire near Ballarat really visible via radar Image.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478642 - 06/12/2018 17:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Edited by logansi (06/12/2018 17:11)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478657 - 06/12/2018 18:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Talk that Night fire fightning helicopter will be deployed to this fire, even if not needed fire will be used for training. May well be the first fire in Australia to fire bombed at night.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478712 - 07/12/2018 11:53
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
BULBAN RD LITTLE RIVER just went make tankers 20 I think, only just got the radio up but looks like 20 paged.
Further, fire has jumped BULBAN RD LITTLE RIVER, make tankrs 40 at least, fire running very hard toward little river township, request emergency warning and text to people in area, spotting and request multiple aircraft including large air tankers if available.
Fire to impact Geelong line, request line closure.
Edited by logansi (07/12/2018 11:56)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478714 - 07/12/2018 12:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
It is strongly recommended that you Evacuate Now if you are located in Mambourin, Manor.
There is a bushfire at LittleRiver that is not yet under control This fire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Manor Road. If you are located in Mambourin or Manor you should evacuate now.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478719 - 07/12/2018 13:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Why, fires had to be on Hot Day seem odd than any other day. I am sick of media don't say how and why fires started.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478723 - 07/12/2018 14:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: chasers addict]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Why, fires had to be on Hot Day seem odd than any other day. I am sick of media don't say how and why fires started. Being treated as suspicious Little River fire downgraded to Watch and Act This Watch & Act message is for Mambourin, Manor. There is a grassfire at LittleRiver that is not yet under control. Firefighters have been able to stop the spread of the fire, but the fire remains active within fire boundaries This Watch and Act replaces the previous evacuation notice. Fire is well over 1000ha 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478724 - 07/12/2018 15:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Just had a listen to the scanner archive for the start of the fire in little river, original fire involved 3 separate fires which joined, Little River tanker was on scene within 8 mins of the 000 call requesting 40 tankers and fire was already 800m long on multiple fronts. Fire had moved from Kirks Bridge Road, crossed Edgars road and was about to cross Bulbans Rd.
Also quite an extrodany call from Little River Captain, sounds like they almost had it held at Bulbans Rd radio but in the middle of a road call they discovered it had jumped the road behind them, knew they had lost it at that point.
Edited by logansi (07/12/2018 15:13)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478824 - 08/12/2018 17:36
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Numerous fires starting North of Bairnsdale and twds Orbost and Cann River, large amount of lightning in area, aircraft up working multiple fires and others doing recce's. 8 Fires at current count. The is some rain with these storms (7mm at Orbost) but lightning is occurring outside the rain core.
Edited by logansi (08/12/2018 17:38)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478848 - 08/12/2018 20:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
First time i've seen a district wide warning:
This message is being issued for East Gippsland East of the Snowy River.
There has been a band of lightening move across East Gippsland and a number of bushfires have been ignited. Individual messages are not being created due to the number of reports. Firefighters are currently responding and dealing with each report. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required. This message was issued
Now 16 separate fires
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1478894 - 09/12/2018 08:53
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
Certainly a good backstop with the forecast looking wet into next week.
A quick squiz at the BOM forecast for next week @ Buchan, indicates plenty of overcast and showery although 31C Wed. is a bit hot.
Low wind speed also seemed to be the trend at this stage, hoping all goes OK before some decent rain assists.
Similiar f'cast for Combienbar although both areas have further thunderstorm activity Thur/Fri/Sat.
Edited by samboz (09/12/2018 08:57)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1482950 - 28/12/2018 15:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
ARARAT-MOYSTON RD MOYSTON make tankers 20 now and requesting more aircraft
Edited by logansi (28/12/2018 15:22)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1482956 - 28/12/2018 15:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Looks like everybody behaving no bad bush-fires so far this week good to hear for Victoria.
So wait hear how ARARAT-MOYSTON RD MOYSTON started by accident or fire bug.
Edited by chasers addict (28/12/2018 15:29)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1482957 - 28/12/2018 15:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Original call for Moyston fire was a hay shed fire
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483724 - 02/01/2019 16:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
State wide TFB for Friday
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483846 - 03/01/2019 14:34
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Though the FDIs forecast for tomorrow are not at the upper end of the scale for Central and W&SW Gippsland, the Severe Weather Warning for the dry wind change means (particularly if a fire is running at the time) a challenging period late afternoon and evening.
"A strong cold front will cross the State Friday expected to reach Melbourne around 4pm.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are expected with and immediately following the cool change Friday afternoon across parts of the Central and West and South Gippsland Districts.
Winds are expected to ease around 2 hours following the passage of the front.
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh, Morwell, Traralgon and Sale."
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483912 - 03/01/2019 19:02
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
I am shocked see my town get 45c tomorrow, feels like broken records to some towns of Victoria.
Please no fires tmw.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483915 - 03/01/2019 19:19
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Some massive FDI's out there tomorrow, reaching to the 100s in some areas of the Mallee and Wimmera, some places will have their highest ratings since Feb 9 2014. Only thing stopping higher is most areas still haven't recovered fully from the rain mid December with some moisture still present in heavy fuels, tomorrow will significantly change that going forward. Also possible storms tomorrow through central/eastern areas Isolated very high-based thunderstorms a risk tomorrow afternoon with the passage of a wind change. Damaging winds are a possibility with any storms that do develop. A severe weather warning is current for West and South Gippsland and Central forecast districts for damaging winds following the cool change. If any significant fires develop tomorrow then there is also a risk of thunderstorms forming over the top of those fires. 
Edited by logansi (03/01/2019 19:20)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483921 - 03/01/2019 20:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Mhmm don’t want the above senario logansi! High base storms
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483966 - 04/01/2019 10:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
1 start from that cell last night near Goongerah, doesn't seem to be doing to much right now 2 fixed wing bombers working on it. Large parts of the state already at Severe FDI Storm forecast expanded slightly Isolated high-based thunderstorms are possible on/west of the frontal passage this afternoon. Damaging wind gusts are a risk in the indicated area from mid to late afternoon, particularly through south central and southeast Victoria, as even winds away from storms are expected to be squally with the passage of the front (Severe Weather Warning current for parts of Central, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland districts). If fires are ignited across the State, conditions are favourable for storms developing over these fires (pyrocumulonimbus). 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483978 - 04/01/2019 12:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Isolated high-based thunderstorms are likely either drops or Virga and hope lighting is cloud to cloud to be safe.
emergency.vic.gov MAP at 12pm looks good no bad fires.
Edited by chasers addict (04/01/2019 12:13)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483987 - 04/01/2019 12:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
MITCHELLS RD/MERTON VALE RD ROSEDALE first going fire of the day, make tankers 10, smoke showing from multiple fire towers, aircraft requested and responding.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483990 - 04/01/2019 13:01
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Got a good view of that Rosedale fire logansi From my back porch! She’s up and going can see the plume of smoke.
I know that area well it’s very dry and blows Hard out that way. It will be heading straight For plantations
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483991 - 04/01/2019 13:02
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Already 40c up at my place
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483996 - 04/01/2019 13:33
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
New fires on the cfa app south east of the main Rosedale fire! Possibly starting to spot ahead ?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483997 - 04/01/2019 13:51
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Skycrane, large air tankers and fire scanning aircraft now deployed to Rosedale, make a total of 11 aircraft
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1483998 - 04/01/2019 13:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
This ain’t looking good for that area in the south East! Fires popping up everywhere
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484001 - 04/01/2019 14:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Rosedale fire looks to have tripled in Size going off the plume of smoke
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484002 - 04/01/2019 14:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Darriman, Giffard West, Gormandale, Stradbroke, Stradbroke West, Willung, Willung South.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice message issued at 13:29 today. There is a bushfire at 6.3Km S Rosedale that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Stradbroke West. Firefighters have been able to stop the spread of the fire. Staying close to a building you can shelter in is the safest option as conditions can change suddenly.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484006 - 04/01/2019 14:33
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
The Watch and Act has been changed to read "have been UNABLE to stop the spread of the fire"
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484007 - 04/01/2019 14:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep I picked that up to Tb
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484008 - 04/01/2019 14:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
No stopping this one it’s burning hot. Can See massive plume now
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484010 - 04/01/2019 14:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Numerous aircraft in the area 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484012 - 04/01/2019 15:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Via ABC 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484013 - 04/01/2019 15:19
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep she’s a fair fire out there and will probably Get hit hard when the change comes through
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484014 - 04/01/2019 15:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Yes, if the E - NE boundary is not secure on wind change (which seems likely) it will go towards Sth Gippsland Hwy - plantations, farms, semi-rural and Longford gas plant.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484015 - 04/01/2019 15:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Looks like it’s jumped into the holey plains Park
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484019 - 04/01/2019 16:14
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Something big just flew overhead on route To Rosedale fire, which is going really hard Through the holey plains
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484023 - 04/01/2019 16:34
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Due to cyrocumulonimbus development most aircraft have been grounded
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484024 - 04/01/2019 16:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
CBD in Melbourne just dropped 20 degrees in abut 20 minutes!
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484025 - 04/01/2019 16:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep logansi u can see that cumulo build Up. Probably start making its own weather
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484026 - 04/01/2019 16:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Bom radar really showing the fire intensify
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484028 - 04/01/2019 16:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yeah not going to be good on the change, due around 6pm
Strathbogie fire also developing
This Watch & Act message is for Strathbogie.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice issued at 4:20pm. There is a grassfire at Strathbogie that is not yet under control. This grassfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction away from Kippings Road, south of Coach Road towards Shorts Road.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484036 - 04/01/2019 17:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Lightning showing up from a small cell on the wind change near Kyneton now
Edited by logansi (04/01/2019 17:20)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484038 - 04/01/2019 17:23
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for all residents south of Holey Plains State park and north of Thirteen Mile Road in the Stradbroke West, Willung, Willung South areas.
Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it has now crossed Chessum Road and is moving towards Gormandale-Stradbroke Road near Taylors Lane and Holands Road.
This fire is threatening homes and lives.
There is a bushfire at 6.3Km South of Rosedale that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Stradbroke West
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484042 - 04/01/2019 17:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep you’d think this wind change will Have a massive impact on the fire, hence The emergency warning! Erratic wind and spotting
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484044 - 04/01/2019 17:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Notice on the latest fire area map update That the fire has spotted out to the south East of itself
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484045 - 04/01/2019 17:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Wind change coming through right Now here
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484046 - 04/01/2019 17:53
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Current map for future reference  Massive Aerial deployment statewide right now ROSEDALE - WEST BOUNDARY TRACK STH 12 Aircraft inc Large Air Tankers and 1 Skycrane STRATHBOGIE 9 Aircraft inc NSW large Air Tanker and 1 Skycrane KALKEE 5 Aircraft Goongerah 3 Aircraft
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484047 - 04/01/2019 17:54
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
How strong Dooga? Consistent? Gusty?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484051 - 04/01/2019 18:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not as strong as I thought it might be Tb. But having said that it’s still fairly gusty and consistent Strong wind.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484052 - 04/01/2019 18:02
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Logansi- are the aircraft still grounded On the Rosedale fire?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484053 - 04/01/2019 18:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Logansi- are the aircraft still grounded On the Rosedale fire? no sorry they were up about 45 mins after my post
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484054 - 04/01/2019 18:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Looks like the a little lightning starting To come out of its own cumulonimbus
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484056 - 04/01/2019 18:13
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Not as strong as I thought it might be Tb. But having said that it’s still fairly gusty and consistent Strong wind. Thanks Dooga.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484057 - 04/01/2019 18:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
that lightning is from a separate cell really hope its wet
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484060 - 04/01/2019 18:31
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
There is lightning within the smoke plume of the Rosedale fire. Cgs also from storm to fire's SW.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484064 - 04/01/2019 18:45
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yeah lot now, Wind Change impacting fire now, helicopters grounded again fixed wing aircraft still up
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484066 - 04/01/2019 18:54
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
This is what the pyrocumulus looked like from Maffra Golf Club at 4pm:
.....looks just like it did on Black Saturday from this perspective. Currently remains at 43C here with steady NW'ly, heard there is 11 aircraft on the Stradbroke fire (its burning where trucks cant get to). Next few hours with the change immenent will keep the alerts going right through to midnight if the black Sat experience is repeated. Good luck to all farmers out in that region.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484070 - 04/01/2019 19:21
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Night time firefighting chopper is enroute from Ballarat from the Rosedale fire.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484082 - 04/01/2019 19:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
Noticed the intensity of the fire plume has increased as you'd expect with the dry SW'ly change over the past 30 mins:
.....but nice to see that the lesser than possible intensity of the change has allowed the CFA to ease back the fire threat for those NE of the fire line. ....those big planes obviously do a fantastic job in quelling the north edge of the burn line - especially given (my understanding only), that the late afternoon fire advance was in areas not conducive to truck based fire fighting.
Edited by Petros (04/01/2019 19:57)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484085 - 04/01/2019 20:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Just had a shower of rain, which has dampened And cooled everything down. Just enough to wet the ground
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484086 - 04/01/2019 20:29
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: Petros]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Listening to concerning reports on ABC about the causes of today's "other than Rosedale fire starts" .....anyone hear what started this one???? Herald Sun reporting it as suspicious i believe. Fire investigators won't have been in yet so i'd doubt its confirm just more that there isn't any other obvious cause. The Strathbogie fire seemed to have started as a Hay Shed fire. Also about the work the large air tankers did, based on tracking it seemed from the very beginning they and 2 small bombers focused on the NE flank, with the aim to keep that fire activity to as little as possible while the choppers worked on the head of the fire. This fire is almost a text book example of what we have the big bombers for. Honestly considering the length of time this fire had to run SE'ly and the smoke cloud visible i'm surprised it didn't go way further, seems there wasn't much considerable spotting.
Edited by logansi (04/01/2019 20:39)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484089 - 04/01/2019 20:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
Night time firefighting chopper is enroute from Ballarat from the Rosedale fire. They have been chomping at the bit to use this toy. I think it might get a good run tonight. Have they done any night drops yet?
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484090 - 04/01/2019 20:45
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: Dawoodman]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Night time firefighting chopper is enroute from Ballarat from the Rosedale fire. They have been chomping at the bit to use this toy. I think it might get a good run tonight. Have they done any night drops yet? Not really, they went down to the Little River fire but from all reports it was more of an exercise/practice as by that time crews were only blacking out. They are over the Rosedale fire now.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484091 - 04/01/2019 20:50
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
Listening to concerning reports on ABC about the causes of today's "other than Rosedale fire starts" .....anyone hear what started this one???? Herald Sun reporting it as suspicious i believe. Fire investigators won't have been in yet so i'd doubt its confirm just more that there isn't any other obvious cause. The Strathbogie fire seemed to have started as a Hay Shed fire. Also about the work the large air tankers did, based on tracking it seemed from the very beginning they and 2 small bombers focused on the NE flank, with the aim to keep that fire activity to as little as possible while the choppers worked on the head of the fire. This fire is almost a text book example of what we have the big bombers for. Honestly considering the length of time this fire had to run SE'ly and the smoke cloud visible i'm surprised it didn't go way further, seems there wasn't much considerable spotting. From what I saw from Maffra, ....those aircraft did an amazing job! We are very lucky to live in a fire prone region such as Victoria, WITH such expert and (proven, and re-proven) excellent fire suppression response. Proud of all of our firey's!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484092 - 04/01/2019 20:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yep, as I pilot myself i'm always amazed at the skills of our firefighting pilots This gives you an idea of the work they were doing on that flank  Photo Herald Sun
Edited by logansi (04/01/2019 20:55)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484102 - 04/01/2019 21:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Back to Emergency
This Emergency Warning is being issued for residents north of the Rosedale-Longford Road and south of the Princes Highway in the areas of Fulham, Kilmany, Kilmany South, Pearsondale.
There is a bushfire 6.3Km South of Rosedale that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a north-easterly direction towards the Latrobe River and the Princes Highway. This fire is threatening homes and lives. You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484103 - 04/01/2019 21:48
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for residents north of the Rosedale-Longford Road and south of the Princes Highway in the areas of Fulham, Kilmany, Kilmany South, Pearsondale.
There is a bushfire 6.3Km South of Rosedale that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a north-easterly direction towards the Latrobe River and the Princes Highway. This fire is threatening homes and lives.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.
_________________________________________________________
Suprized to see this ... suggests (though of course I'm not in a position to say) that control has been lost of the northern flank under strong wind.
Edited by ThunderBob (04/01/2019 21:49)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484105 - 04/01/2019 21:51
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Bet ya too it lol - North East flank never was undercontrol but they seemed confident before that they would keep it in the forest and plantations south of Rosedale-Longford Road.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484109 - 04/01/2019 22:04
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484110 - 04/01/2019 22:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
Cool change has made conditions nice in Maffra. .....but think of the folk near this in Stradbroke SSE of Rosedale:
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484111 - 04/01/2019 22:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: ThunderBob]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
_________________________________________________________
Suprized to see this ... suggests (though of course I'm not in a position to say) that control has been lost of the northern flank under strong wind.
From the Maffra perspective TB, the change is a managable one (but I have no fire experience). Reckon its a big fire, but in plantations now, ....not expected to impact personal property???
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484113 - 04/01/2019 22:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
Night time firefighting chopper is enroute from Ballarat from the Rosedale fire. They have been chomping at the bit to use this toy. I think it might get a good run tonight. Have they done any night drops yet? Not really, they went down to the Little River fire but from all reports it was more of an exercise/practice as by that time crews were only blacking out. They are over the Rosedale fire now. They were activated for little river but weren't used.... Fire was pretty much out before dark so they were sent home
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484115 - 04/01/2019 22:22
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Just paged out
GRASS FIRE JUMPED ROAD 1519 ROSEDALE-LONGFORD RD ROSEDALE
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484117 - 04/01/2019 22:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
I can't believe the pilots fly so low with such big aircraft..... amazes me! Some good videos starting to surface on social media of the LATs at work
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484118 - 04/01/2019 22:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Just paged out
GRASS FIRE JUMPED ROAD 1519 ROSEDALE-LONGFORD RD ROSEDALE It's certainly moving fast!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484119 - 04/01/2019 22:33
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
New fire map shows massive NE run, 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484120 - 04/01/2019 22:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Fine ash falling very thickly here.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484123 - 04/01/2019 22:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
More pagers
RESPOND TO FULHAM PRISON FOR ASSET PROTECTION
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484125 - 04/01/2019 22:43
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Broken map fixed  Fire size now almost 9000ha, was 1500 around 6pm. Has now run further in the NE direction since the wind change that during the initial SE run this afternoon.
Edited by logansi (04/01/2019 22:51)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484127 - 04/01/2019 22:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Considering need to protect prison implies fire has or is expected to cross river flats and get into fairly densely settled rural areas.
It is a massive increase in fire area.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484133 - 04/01/2019 23:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
West Victoria CFA watch long Thunderstorm line firing up lighting from between Ouyen to Geelong radar at 11.08pm.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484135 - 04/01/2019 23:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
How awesome to be going to be while our night time choppers are still up! 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484166 - 05/01/2019 11:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Reports this morning that 2 FFMV units and a Dozer will destroyed on the wind change and a number of CFA crews involved in burn overs, sure came through with some force. Also seeing some discussion about possible impact that the storm cell which passed to the south.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484182 - 05/01/2019 12:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
I wonder if the fire itself made the wind change worse by drawing higher level winds into the fire.
Its really amazing the run it made during the change, based on the map between the initial ignition and the wind change it ran about 5km - about 7 hours in 43c heat with single digit humidity. While after the change between about 730 and 10 it ran almost 8km despite the massive drop in humidity and temperature, really shows the impact wind and the existing heat of the fire has.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484187 - 05/01/2019 13:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Occasional Visitor
Registered: 23/09/2001
Posts: 5221
Loc: Bellingen NSW 2454
|
Just amazing to be honest that any crews were left anywhere near the flank with the change due to come though. I thought we’d moved beyond those days. Everything yesterday was pretty much on the mark for what had been forecast, including risk of storms. So why have crews there at that time. We know this stuff.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484218 - 05/01/2019 15:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah I agree with all the above! Really something else how much that fire Grew in size once that change pushed through!!
Hopefully they can get it all under control Before the end of next week
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484236 - 05/01/2019 16:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Edited by logansi (05/01/2019 16:46)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484293 - 05/01/2019 22:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
Brilliant pics Loganski, thanks ! Watched the fire around 2100hrs last night (Friday 04/01/2019) from the Sth Gipp Highway. Completely black overhead with smoke and burnt veg. matter blocking 100% light. A small envelope of bright blue sky was visible distantly at low altitude to the S/W (approx). What appeared to be a huge updraft, an inverted "V", was in plain view at the base of an extremely hot part of the fire and could have had some rotation occurring. At about 7km it was a little hard to be certain. Thru' binocs watched flames estimated 50 metres+, it was raging hot and burning out the immediate fuel like exploding petrol. Have said 50m+, could have been double that, hard to tell at distance in poor light without reference points. The wind was around to the South enough to push the fire front closer to the N/N/E than N/E and luckily gave the Longford area respite. Fire had died down quite a bit by 2400hrs and was even more reduced by 0600hrs this morning (Sat 05/01/2019). Kept an eye on the area today, didn't see much in the way of a freshening plume in the air, fire conditions seem to be "behaving" today. An observation - the fire ignition point was ideally situated to utilise the forecast, $$ damage to the pine plantation must be huge !!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484356 - 06/01/2019 14:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Rosedale fire causing more ongoing issues With the advice message now upgraded to Watch and act again! Looks like the south East side of the fire causing problems!
From my place looking east there is still Decent plumes of smoke billowing out of The fire, it looks active.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484372 - 06/01/2019 17:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Fire still burning intense with its own cumulonimbus Cloud again development in the past 30min
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484373 - 06/01/2019 17:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Saturday looking like another potentially bad fire Day with heat and windy change
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484383 - 06/01/2019 19:02
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Tbh p, it’s hard to see how there going to pull It up before this weekend weather, specially how It has burnt today? But gee I hope they can! And no substantial rain that will aid the firefighters In the near future
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484420 - 06/01/2019 22:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Night time air attack working the Rosedale fire once again. Really good opportunity for them to get some hours and really world experience in.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484467 - 07/01/2019 13:29
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Rosedale fire has taken off again in what looks To be in a different direction under an east Nor east wind! Emergency warning now issued
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484469 - 07/01/2019 13:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
Going to be troublesome tomorrow and over the weekend I think. Wont be surprised if this gets a few long haul stike teams on it by the end of the week
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484472 - 07/01/2019 13:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep dawman, the thing is the last two days haven’t Been that warm or windy down that way. Shows how Dry it must be. YeAh there’s a wind change later Tommoz I think? Fire is just burning in which ever way the wind wants To blow it
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484493 - 07/01/2019 17:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
1 possible advantage going forward is that the fire is effectively burning out of the bushed/reserve/plantations meaning by the end of the week there might not be much to burn. Risk could be if it spots or moves across grassland to the statbrook park to the south.
Edited by logansi (07/01/2019 17:06)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484495 - 07/01/2019 17:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
I haven't commented past couple of days due to travelling etc. I think one of the factors (at least) in the fire's volatility is the really deep dryness. This is going to be an on-going issue these next couple of months.
Drove past the area this arvo - many, very widely dispersed, areas of activity.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484565 - 07/01/2019 21:57
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Thanks Logansi, for all the contributions and knowledge you apply to this thread.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484632 - 08/01/2019 13:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484647 - 08/01/2019 14:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Cloud Gazer
Registered: 08/05/2018
Posts: 28
|
Is South East Australia set for a major heatwave next week?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484675 - 08/01/2019 16:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: LonnyDave]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Rosedale fire is officially contained, lets hope it stays that way. Is South East Australia set for a major heatwave next week? Yeah looking like it, starting Friday in the North - i'll start a thread soon.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1484681 - 08/01/2019 16:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah that’s a good result the containment Of the Rosedale fire, especially today there is A fair amount of wind around.
It does look like a bit of a heatwave coming That’s for sure!!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485067 - 11/01/2019 13:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
Mallee and Northern Country have been upgraded to severe for tomorrow resulting in a TFB for bother those regions
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485390 - 14/01/2019 14:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Tomorrow, Tue, 15 Jan 2019 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. Latest Grass Curing 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485391 - 14/01/2019 14:48
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
TFB for whole State, Tuesday 15th - does this mean forecast being revised (esp for southern Vic)? cos atm FDI only rated as Very High.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485392 - 14/01/2019 14:50
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
We posted at the same time Logansi - interested to see the 1600 forecast.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485493 - 15/01/2019 13:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Fire @KITCHENHAMS RD BENLOCH excelating, make tankers 10 and requesting air support, which is already on route from bendigo. Fire is in trees and going up a large number of trees, not possible to get to the front.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485495 - 15/01/2019 14:02
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Fire re KITCHENHAMS RD BENLOCH fire, fire spotting in numerous areas, request as many aircraft as possible and Emergency warning, fire is over 1km long and 200m wide. Homes 500m away. Fire from Kilmore Gap aviation weather camera 
Edited by logansi (15/01/2019 14:05)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485498 - 15/01/2019 14:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not good logansi! Sounds like it’s got Up and going very quickly!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485501 - 15/01/2019 14:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Fire is currently being held at Feeneys lane according to aircraft overhead
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485503 - 15/01/2019 14:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Hopefully they can hold it there
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485514 - 15/01/2019 15:30
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Doesn’t look like they holted that fire Logansi
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485515 - 15/01/2019 15:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
ABC has a live stream, hardly any active fire, still hasn't crossed Feeneys lane. https://www.facebook.com/abccentralvictoria/videos/1705664096200095/
Edited by logansi (15/01/2019 15:37)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485516 - 15/01/2019 15:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Ah yep, I see now on cfa app that it’s just been Listed under control
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485519 - 15/01/2019 15:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Really great work by the aircraft, really good example of what responding aircraft at the same time as trucks is a great idea.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485530 - 15/01/2019 17:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Lucky no Gusty winds up here just clam and Hot.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485586 - 16/01/2019 09:29
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Cloud Gazer
Registered: 08/05/2018
Posts: 28
|
Are latest model runs suggesting very bad conditions next Wednesday/Thursday?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485593 - 16/01/2019 10:04
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yeah looks that way right now but take it with a grain of salt this far out. I do think that when ever this heat gets completely pushed out of the state we are likely to see a spike day.
Risk of storms on the ranges today so hopefully they are wet or don't occur.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485636 - 16/01/2019 14:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Tomorrow has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485660 - 16/01/2019 17:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
atleast 3 fires now from lightning in the eastern ranges, lightning continuing. Aircraft up.
4 Fires now, bombers, helitacks and reppel teams all airborne.
Edited by logansi (16/01/2019 17:16)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485664 - 16/01/2019 18:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
10 fires now, entire eastern half aircraft are committed.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485666 - 16/01/2019 18:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Following on from Logansi ... currently 5 of those starts are 10-15km to me north. Others scattered through eastern half of the Alps.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485671 - 16/01/2019 18:34
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Still more coming in, also expect a couple more not yet on map based of locations of aircraft.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485673 - 16/01/2019 18:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Large air tankers on the way to those fires near you TB, now known as DEPTFORD CLUSTER
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485674 - 16/01/2019 19:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Nice to have a name! I'll look out for the big boys and girls. Thanks.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485675 - 16/01/2019 19:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Eastern rangers now lit up like a Xmas tree!! Looks like most of those storms where dry ? Dosent look good hopefully they can round Them up before they cause trouble
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485692 - 16/01/2019 20:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Aircraft are all on the ground now other than a line scanning aircraft which will use IR to monitor the fires during the night/find any undetected ones from high altitude. Track here: https://www.flightradar24.com/FSCN125/1f322a1cCurrently 16 starts, 3 contained 13 Not Yet Under Control. Further Risk of storms tomorrow and Friday going to really push crews/aircraft.
Edited by logansi (16/01/2019 20:30)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485694 - 16/01/2019 20:28
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Many thanks Logansi. Calm and humid here.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485717 - 17/01/2019 08:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
All fires in the Deptford Cluster appear to be contained. Great effort! Small fires further into the Alps may be problematic.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485731 - 17/01/2019 10:43
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
the 18z GFS run doesn't look crash hot on wednesday, pushes back the cool change about 6 hours (midnight instead of mid-day). Still a long way out though
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485749 - 17/01/2019 12:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
A lot of the fires that are up in those eastern Rangers are starting to grow in size, which will Probably only make it harder to slow them down
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485763 - 17/01/2019 14:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
You're right Dooga. Logansi will have better intel but those fires around Crooked River are in difficult country and once they get a bit of size will be problematic. Much relieved here in Sarsfield re the Deptford Cluster! (Hoping it stays that way!)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485783 - 17/01/2019 17:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Watch & act up for the Buller area.
From what I can see on the models And bom forecast, there is very minimal Rain out of this system coming through Tommoz. Things are so dry out there now, it’s Going to be very difficult imo to round up these Going fires through the alps without decent Rain. Looks like this change is only brief As we head back into mid/high 30’s next week
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1485973 - 18/01/2019 22:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
I've been in Adelaide these last few days (where i'll be moving soon for work) so haven't had a lot of time to get info on these fires atm. However I can say that the response has been massive, around 26 Aircraft have been working on these fires, including the large air tankers and the night time aircraft which are being used on the Mt Buller fire.
There is also a significant number of fires over the boarder in NSW.
Could be a massive spike day/s coming next Thursday into Friday, looking like 40s almost state wide and strong to very strong winds on the change.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486080 - 19/01/2019 21:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
All bar the Nunnett River - Timbarra fire are now contained, which is the far larger of all the fires. This fire is in very inaccessible, steep terrain so a real risk of burning for sometime. Was visible on satellite today as seen below on what is the coolest day in the forecast.  Still a number of fires close to the boarder in NSW which are not yet contained.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486125 - 20/01/2019 16:31
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Quick Gif of burn map for today starting with the last night scan to the latest 
Edited by logansi (20/01/2019 16:31)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486129 - 20/01/2019 17:12
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah could be possibly a problem fire that One! It looks to be getting established and Cranking up some what.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486182 - 21/01/2019 00:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 28/12/2010
Posts: 2307
Loc: Between Bundy and Gladstone
|
I have a few comments to make on our fires we had here in November. We were not allowed back to our properties for 10 days. People down the road who had their house burnt out on the first day of fires were not told officially until 6 days later that their house had burnt despite it being on every news report.
My husband was told by officials at the very first meeting that no houses on our road had been lost which we knew was an outright lie.
A fella who my hubby knows was escorted from his property and told he would be arrested if he returned. Upon his return days later he found his house damaged. His security cameras showed 4 police officers trying to kick his roller door in and when they failed using their baton to smash his window to gain entry.
My neighbour who was home after the fire had passed through our properties and was extinguishing things that could still catch like my garden beds that were smouldering, the tree that was burnt at the base and still on fire so could have fallen onto our shed and house, feeding my animals that were still here as I couldn't very well load pigs up to take with me when I left was forced from his property with threat of arrest on about day 5. The police officers were unhappy with him that he insisted that HE would lock his house, sheds and property gate after they so kindly told him not to bother. He and his missus had previously had to sign documents saying they knew of the danger and would take responsibility for their own safety. So did the one legged man over the road and the 70 yo near deaf man up the road. Oddly, whilst the able bodied couple who may see any sheninigans in the area were forced out neither the one legged or old man were.
Friends who were evacuating by boat had placed their gun safe within it. A policeman who saw it demanded they return it to their house and rebolt it to the floor and wall. No offer of assistance though to either carry it or help place the bolts. They did however take the time to have a very thorough look around his property commenting on things he owned.
QFES posted a 'feel good' story about a crew picking up a piglet and taking it about 8 hours away from the area where it was 'happy eating and drinking and would live happily ever after on a property'. That is actually livestock theft and after many of us commented such they changed their post to 'until it could be returned to it's owner'. I have not heard of this livestock being returned.
We still do not know if the govt inspected every property for stock that needing tending as they said they were going to do. I do know that some people were informed that they had put animals down but no one has been told if their animals were, who made that decision, if so how were they disposed of?
Whilst I am very grateful to those who put in such good work on the fires and saved our house I am not at all happy with a lot of what was going on whilst we were locked out. There was a lot of lies told by officials and many locals feel that opportunity was taken to perform a search of each and every property for things that might interest certain government departments.
Sadly next time they want to 'evacuate' us they may have issues with finding people to evacuate.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486258 - 21/01/2019 17:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Just a little bit of a state wide update from what I know, which isn't too much more than whats officially out there TBH.
The Nunnett River/Timbarra fire is obviously a main concern, while really good progress is being made by aircraft especially holding it south of the Nunnett River it is almost impossible to get any kind of earth break around the fire, much of the fire is burning in areas with slopes upto 50° making it impossible to get dozers in. This fire is tieing up a significant number of aircraft with 10 aircraft including both night time certified aircraft committed.
Crews continue to mop up the other lightning strike fires ignited last week, including a large number on both sides of the boarder north of Tubbut which have 4 Victorian aircraft committed.
2 x CFA strike teams are tonight being sent up to Kosciuszko NP fires in NSW NE of Corryong to assist in backburning opperations.
Further risk of lightning tomorrow and Wednesday in the east not sure of rainfall risk but unlikely to be anything significant except maybe in very isolated areas.
Thursday/Friday still looking like major spike days.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486273 - 21/01/2019 19:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah logansi going to be a challenging week For any fires that start that’s for sure! Looked at the updated fire danger ratings This arvo to find they have already got Severe fdi for pretty much all of vic! Wouldn’t at all be surprised if we see some Areas go into extreme or even code red by Thursday. Also the grass curing map dosent look to Healthy for the state now.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486324 - 22/01/2019 16:46
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Lightning has started more than 15 fires in state NE, storm is moving south. Aircraft up and searching. This storm has a wet core (10mm in Albury) but significant lightning outside the rainband.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486327 - 22/01/2019 17:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Yes, Logansi, will be even more starts before it's done with.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486335 - 22/01/2019 17:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Buchan, Buchan South, Gelantipy, Gillingall, Murrindal, Sunny Point, Timbarra, W Tree.
There is a bushfire at 10Km N Of Timbarra that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Timbarra. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire due to inaccessible terrain and extremely dry conditions. There is a severe fire danger rating predicted for Friday 25 January 2019 that will see high temperatures and strong northerly winds. Due to the predicted weather conditions and the difficulties faced in containing the fire, there is the strong potential for the fire to impact the affected areas listed.
Begin to enact your bushfire plan now if you have one in preparation for Friday.
________________________________________________________
This is a huge area (50km X 30km???) considered under threat on Friday. And, with no significant rain in prospect, it will remain big.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486347 - 22/01/2019 19:45
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah Thursday/Friday are going to be very hard days I’d Suspect with the heat and wind predicted. Plenty of fires now going In the north east sector of state, which u would think won’t All be rounded up by the above days. Then any fresh starts to deal With as well. Resources will be stretched to the max u would think, with the current Vic, tas and nsw fires going at present. Could potentially be a Very trying period for firey’s
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486369 - 22/01/2019 22:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
From what I can remember/see on maps, this fire is N/W of the one that caused some consternation with campers back in about Sept. 2017. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1437095/Re_2017_18_Victorian_Bushfire_At least this year it's heading toward a large fuel reduced area. The 2017 thread serves as a reminder just how dry its been over the few years.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486432 - 23/01/2019 13:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
^^Good point Sambox forgot about that one. Should definitely help.
The aerial attack on the Timbarra fire today is massive with 13 aircraft currently on the fire, 8 of which are helitacks. This includes 1 of the skycranes which has just left Moorabbin. This is half the states normal helitack availability although a number of extras have been brought online and a couple are on loan from NSW.
On top of this aircraft are also working on 2 new fires near Tubbut and on the 1 remaining fire in the NE from Yesterday (BULLIOH)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486439 - 23/01/2019 14:28
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
I checked out the briefing not too long ago.....might see a couple of places sneak up into the extreme FDI on Friday. Feeling sorry for anyone north of Cragieburn on thursday night...... places are going to be above 30C overnight. Also means that even if the firefighters are doing work it will still be a hot slog. (make aircons many!)
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486449 - 23/01/2019 16:14
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Mallee and northern country now into Extreme fdi. Do we think any other districts will move into The extreme category Tommoz? Hearing the chance of dry lightning on The change later Friday as well just to Complicate things further
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486467 - 23/01/2019 18:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
High risk of dry lightning now on Friday especially in central and eastern areas.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486474 - 23/01/2019 18:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Cloud Gazer
Registered: 15/09/2018
Posts: 6
Loc: Melbourne
|
Sure is looking bad for Friday. Of course my work office is in one of the worst fire danger areas in Melbourne where serious fires have not occurred for years, will keep a close eye on my pager & radio on Friday.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486478 - 23/01/2019 19:09
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Dry lightning with the actual wind change Logansi?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486489 - 23/01/2019 20:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Dry lightning with the actual wind change Logansi? Official forecast wording "Possible thunderstorms central and eastern areas on and near the change - little to no associated rainfall"
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486494 - 23/01/2019 20:34
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thanks logansi. Going to be a full on period really from Tommoz Through to Friday night
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486628 - 24/01/2019 16:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
looks like a bunch of tankers have been responded to Bungil
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486646 - 24/01/2019 17:09
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Just keeps getting worse dosent it!! 44c now forecast around my area with Wind to 45km
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486649 - 24/01/2019 17:21
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
For anyone interested this is from the community meeting in Buchan https://www.facebook.com/eastgippyshire/...M0MDgwNjE5MTkz/
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486815 - 25/01/2019 10:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Timbarra fire is spotting over Surveyors Track
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Timbarra Settlement.
There is a bushfire 10 km north of Timbarra that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction towards Timbarra Settlement. There are spot fires south of Surveyors Track.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486816 - 25/01/2019 10:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Watch & Act just issued for the Timbarra fire -indicates that fire (or spots)moving past defensive lines.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486820 - 25/01/2019 10:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not what they want this early on already watch and Act!! Things starting to get real out there now
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486828 - 25/01/2019 11:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Timbarra fire start to show on radar now
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486830 - 25/01/2019 11:28
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep the strongest winds starting to push East of Melbourne into Gippsland now. Cfa map shows the amount of trees falling Moving east
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486831 - 25/01/2019 11:30
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Emergency Warning - Bushfire This Emergency Warning is being issued for Gillingall.
There is a bushfire 10 km north of Timbarra that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Gillingall. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire.
Gillingall could be impacted anytime within the next few hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486832 - 25/01/2019 11:30
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Real Blow up, aircraft returning to Swift Creek although most have been grounded all morning. Edit: 1 Reccon aircraft staying up, Firescanning aircraft also overhead at 15,000ft
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Gillingall.
There is a bushfire 10 km north of Timbarra that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Gillingall. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire. Gillingall could be impacted anytime within the next few hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. What you should do:
Travel to: You should leave using Timbarra Road and head towards Buchan. A relief centre has been set up at the Buchan Recreation Reserve, Orbost Road, Buchan. The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.
In the car: If you are travelling, do not enter the area. U-turn to safety. Slow down and turn on your headlights. Smoke will make it difficult to see.
Edited by logansi (25/01/2019 11:32)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486833 - 25/01/2019 11:31
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486834 - 25/01/2019 11:32
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Timbarra Settlement.
There is a bushfire 10 km north of Timbarra that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction towards Timbarra Settlement. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it is now moving towards Timbarra Settlement.
Timbarra Settlement could be impacted anytime within the next few hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486846 - 25/01/2019 12:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Pyrocumulus showing over the fire now from Mt Hotham live camera 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486852 - 25/01/2019 12:13
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Yes, Logansi. It's showing clearly and massively on the Bairnsdale radar.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486871 - 25/01/2019 12:50
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Emergency warning areas continue to spread - many hours of nthlies still for this area.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486874 - 25/01/2019 13:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Can see smoke in East Victoria by Satellite
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486879 - 25/01/2019 13:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486884 - 25/01/2019 13:36
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Not started by by lighting, seem police investigation for sure.
Edited by chasers addict (25/01/2019 13:37)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486885 - 25/01/2019 13:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: chasers addict]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Not started by by lighting, seem police investigation for sure. It was started by lightning last Wednesday
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486890 - 25/01/2019 13:52
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Thanks Logansi , mother nature wants burn new seeds to regrow more trees.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486918 - 25/01/2019 15:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Aircraft back up, including 4 Single Engine Tankers and a few helitacks - maps shows they are working around the W Tree area. Hot Spot data is from 11.49 
Edited by logansi (25/01/2019 15:01)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486920 - 25/01/2019 15:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
flightradar24.com
Showing Plane No FSCN125 going around many times
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486922 - 25/01/2019 15:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Dont know way fire bombers not shown on radar
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486923 - 25/01/2019 15:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
They are sometimes but coverage is poor at that altitude. You can track them all @ http://www.incidentalert.com.au/iav4/map.php Updates every 5-10mins
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486931 - 25/01/2019 15:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Significant lightning showing in Pyrocumulus now on radar view from mt hotham now 
Edited by logansi (25/01/2019 15:59)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486932 - 25/01/2019 16:04
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Looks like Supercell as smoke properly go New Zealand and another problem is Thunderstorm on way to Moe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486935 - 25/01/2019 16:17
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Some of that lightning going to ground well outside current fire area. Incident Controller (on ABC) spoke of spotting right across to W-Tree area. CGs will extend number and range of spots.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486942 - 25/01/2019 16:32
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486948 - 25/01/2019 16:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
hot spot data 3:49 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486956 - 25/01/2019 17:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Lightning could cause problems tonight around The rangers in Gippsland
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1486964 - 25/01/2019 17:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Have wait next week for wet weather to come by trough around Tuesday on ward..put out fires in hard bushland.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487005 - 25/01/2019 20:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Timbarra fire has spotted across the Buchan R to the east and will now climb ridge creating the danger that, with the SW change will spot across to W-Tree, Gelantipy.
Before the sun went down the huge towering pyrocumulus was like a cotton wool mountain reaching high into the sky. Awesome (in the true sense of the word). Will post photo later if I can.
Massive amounts of lightning in rain band/front crossing central Gippsland atm. Not good.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487008 - 25/01/2019 20:56
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Lightning causing all kinds of problems
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Boorolite, Delatite, Goughs Bay, Howqua, Howqua Hills, Howqua Inlet, Jamieson, Lake Eildon, Macs Cove, Mount Buller, Mountain Bay, Piries, Chapel Hill.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice Message issued at 7.30pm. There is a bush fire at 2.5km NorthEastofHowqua that is not yet under control. 3-5 ha in size
Firefighters, aircraft and machinery are responding to the bush fire. Staying close to a building you can shelter in is the safest option as conditions can change suddenly.
and
This Watch & Act message is for Baddaginnie, Boho, Warrenbayne.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice issued at 7:55PM. There is a grassfire at Davis Rd, Boho that is not yet under control. This grassfire is travelling in a north-easterly direction towards Warrenbayne West Road.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487020 - 25/01/2019 21:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Gelantipy wind just went around to the SW so wind change should be impacting the fire now.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487022 - 25/01/2019 21:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487023 - 25/01/2019 21:43
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Yes Logansi. It's now changed the focus towards the communities and farms along the south-north ridge W-Tree towards Wulgulmerang
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487028 - 25/01/2019 22:14
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Big day that’s for sure!! Now we have A lot of fires through the rangers to contend With. Need that rain badly to come through Next week!!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487041 - 25/01/2019 23:57
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Hope this works - this is from the Himawari-8 satellite and shows the fire temperature map at 10min intervals - shows the development of the Timbara fire from 1010am to 10pm. The development between 1040 and 1130 is quite amazing https://col.st/itOit
Edited by logansi (25/01/2019 23:58)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487058 - 26/01/2019 08:22
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Quite spectacular Logansi. Rosedale burned area show3s clearly.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487092 - 26/01/2019 10:16
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Yeah sure is awesome tech, I was surprised how visible the Rosedale fire still is. Atleast 16 fires started by lightning last night, around the Upper Yarra Res, Tompson Dam and Dargo, where I expect a few more based of this spotting planes track 
Edited by logansi (26/01/2019 10:16)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487108 - 26/01/2019 11:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: ThunderBob]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
At 11am by incidentalert map still busy
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487141 - 26/01/2019 14:21
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
The smoke near reaching South New Zealand and split by wind change moving upward in SE direction to Sydney coast.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487143 - 26/01/2019 14:45
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Large Air Tankers responding 1 each to SOUTH GREENHILLS - NARROBUK SOUTH and JERICHO - THOMPSON - JORDAN DIVIDE ROAD
Every Aircraft East of Melbourne is currently committed including both skycranes leaving only 4 helitacks and 4 bombers left available statewide.
Edited by logansi (26/01/2019 14:45)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487175 - 26/01/2019 18:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Can’t believe how many fires are up in The rangers now!! Looks like one of the fires around Matlock HAS got going, it’s jumped out to 700ha. Hopefully not to many get out like this
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487179 - 26/01/2019 18:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Pretty sure it’s the Matlock fire u can See on bom Melbourne radar? If it is it’s motoring
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487185 - 26/01/2019 18:50
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thought it was chugging, watch and act For fire up near Matlock
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487193 - 26/01/2019 19:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
From Thomson Dam Camera 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487201 - 26/01/2019 20:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
FEW fires starting to grow up there
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487210 - 26/01/2019 21:36
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
A video of some still from Firebird 300 shows the Pyrocumulus quite well https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency/posts/2098364440254718
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487341 - 27/01/2019 12:52
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
As an aside to the fires, re external MAN POWER supply to work at them !
Close associate contracts for fire fighting with D7, needs an "Offsider" and has been called in to work on one of the many fires to our north etc.
I give him a hand in the offsider role on other occasions, not fire related, but he needs a hand NOW.
Offsiders need BASIC WILDFIRE AWARENESS COURSE and HAZARDOUS TREE Training which is available online.
The FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT trains thru' LaDIS which requires an online student to enrol. System will not allow this enrolment to happen at the PASSWORD stage, even though the P/W suggested by the LaDIS site is used.
My info is that External Plant Contractors in this end of Vic are having great difficulty getting Offsiders due to the lack of training which should be easily attainable.
Outcomes - External Plant operators will end up having offsiders supplied from Departmental resources, this depleting those available to work at the fire line.
The ONLINE SUPPORT for the training works 0800-1700 Mon/Fri, have made every phone call available, going nowhere.
Yes - know training should have been carried out at leisure before yesterday but this is how it has eventuated.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487400 - 27/01/2019 19:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
So where to now with all these fires up in those Hills? There’s a few up there now that look to be Becoming established! Is it a case now if only good rain will hold them Up? Signs of maybe 10-15mm Wednesday/Thursday. But quite hot again Tommoz and Tuesday so they Could get up and going again
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487522 - 28/01/2019 14:43
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Looks like the Thompson dam fire may be up and running again, more aircraft have just been assigned to the fire and radar seems to be showing a small patch of smoke.
Both skycranes are now committed to this fire. A 3rd Skycrane on lease from NSW should arrive in the state later today.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487539 - 28/01/2019 16:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Bomber 166, a 3rd large air tanker has arrived from Dubbo on loan from NSW 
Edited by logansi (28/01/2019 16:28)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487545 - 28/01/2019 17:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Very Lucky fires near Thomson Lake so quicker keep refilling the bombers and more problems this Wednesday isolated thunderstorms
Edited by chasers addict (28/01/2019 17:40)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487575 - 28/01/2019 19:52
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
The is a report of an aircraft accident right where the choppers are loading for the Thompson fire along NINE MILE RD JERICHO, i'm trying to work out if this is a confirmed down or 000 call saying aircraft looked to be crashing (which happens quite often when people see them descending to trees picking up water.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487586 - 28/01/2019 21:19
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487590 - 28/01/2019 21:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 16/11/2014
Posts: 2146
Loc: Sale, Central Gippsland, S/E V...
|
It is an Air Crane in the drink, crew OK.
(From the horses mouth accurate.)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487593 - 28/01/2019 21:54
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487625 - 29/01/2019 09:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thomson fire nearly at 1,000ha now. Could see a nice column of smoke coming Out of it yesterday
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487628 - 29/01/2019 09:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
All skycranes grounded nation wide today, puts even more strain on our fleet which is already at capacity.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487689 - 29/01/2019 16:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thomson fire up and cranking again via radar. Over the past half hour plume has really got Going.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487691 - 29/01/2019 16:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Thomson fire up and cranking again via radar. Over the past half hour plume has really got Going. Looks like its cross the Thomson-Jordan road to the SE, this was planned as a containment line. 3 Large Air Tankers working from Avalon all day. 
Edited by logansi (29/01/2019 16:44)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487692 - 29/01/2019 16:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep logansi. Def looks to be having a good Run at it atm!!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487694 - 29/01/2019 17:10
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
1-8mm forecast for my area Tomorrow. Now, the question is we need decent rain With these storms or we could be in all sorts If there dry!!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487725 - 29/01/2019 19:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
It’s really making a run this arvo!! Cfa app just updated and showing the fire Has grown 300 plus ha just in the last couple Hours!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487728 - 29/01/2019 19:11
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Really big bubbly white plume looking nortb From my place. Not sure what Tommoz will do to this fire? Jane bunn said possibly up to 10mm east Of Melbourne. But then u have the risk of Wind and drier storms
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487749 - 29/01/2019 20:33
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
The fire has now over doubled in size today In the space of about 3.5hours! Another updated map posted on the cfa website Shows it must have spotted over to the north Side of the Thomson. It’s running along both sides of the dam now. Looks like the main front of the fire to the sw side of The dam could go straight over it and keep running?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487791 - 30/01/2019 08:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 28/03/2010
Posts: 125
Loc: Shepparton
|
Massive electrical storm just hit powers out until lunchtime constant lightning heavy rain for 5 minutes only probably enough to put out any lightning strike fire
_________________________
check out my you tube channel gleno2008
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487793 - 30/01/2019 08:28
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 28/03/2010
Posts: 125
Loc: Shepparton
|
Satellite pic shows one narsty cell growing bigger towards the hills up near benalla strathbogie rangers that could be a problem
_________________________
check out my you tube channel gleno2008
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487794 - 30/01/2019 08:29
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 28/03/2010
Posts: 125
Loc: Shepparton
|
Satellite pic shows one narsty cell growing bigger towards the hills up near benalla strathbogie rangers that could be a problem
_________________________
check out my you tube channel gleno2008
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487799 - 30/01/2019 08:53
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Looks like those storms have fairly good rain With them so hopefully they don’t cause to many New fires. And that the main lightning is directly In the main core of rain
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487834 - 30/01/2019 12:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Weird weather with overcast conditions this Morning, now clear and hot
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487836 - 30/01/2019 12:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
No rain around here all stayed to the nortb And east of us
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487871 - 30/01/2019 15:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Thomson Dam upgraded to watch and act
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Aberfeldy, O'Keefe, Sullivans, The Junction, Thomson, Toner, Toombon.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice message issued at 11.20 today Wednesday the 30th of January. The Thomson Jordan Divide Road fire is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction. Firefighters have been unable to stop the spread of the fire.
Fire intensity has increased and residents in surrounding community need to stay informed and monitor conditions.
WESTERN HWY - DRUNG Make Tankers 10
WHINMERE RD MARLBED - Make Tankers 10
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487873 - 30/01/2019 15:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Request for More air support at the Drung Fire
Large Air Tankers responding to WALHALLA STONEY CK ROAD
Edited by logansi (30/01/2019 15:49)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487876 - 30/01/2019 16:12
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Thunderstorms in West is very good humid rain and moving Eastward case more problems of lighting risk.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487884 - 30/01/2019 16:43
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 27/02/2012
Posts: 72
Loc: Melbourne (Northern Suburbs)
|
A cell just passed to my south and one just passing to my north. A few rain drops with some lightning and thunder. Hope to get a direct hit from the next few cells as the radar looks slightly promising.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487894 - 30/01/2019 17:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 27/02/2012
Posts: 72
Loc: Melbourne (Northern Suburbs)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487903 - 30/01/2019 17:32
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Cowwarr, Cowwarr Weir, Dawson, Seaton, Toongabbie.
This Watch and Act replaces the advice message issued at 3.40pm. There are bushfires at 6.7Km Ne Of Walhalla that are not yet under control. The bushfires are travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Seaton, Cowarr and Toongabbie. The fires were started by lightning earlier today and are burning strongly.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487908 - 30/01/2019 17:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Big bomber just flew straight over here Direct route to walhalla fire
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487913 - 30/01/2019 18:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Some very strong wind in front of this change That won’t be good for these fires
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487929 - 30/01/2019 19:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Thomson Dam fire from Dam wall live cam 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487970 - 30/01/2019 21:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: Petros]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Very disappointing 0.2mm here. Looked good On radar but died away between here and Melbourne! Not good having plenty of lightning strikes Around but only a few mm of rain around the Hills in general.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1487971 - 30/01/2019 21:08
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not sure if there would have been enough rain Over those fires to do much
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488184 - 31/01/2019 17:28
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Large Air Tankers working on the BLACKWOOD CHAT WOOD TK fire and CONNEWARRE - BELCHERS LANE swamp and peat fire today. Large Air Tankers have no been used almost everyday since the start of the Timbara fire.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488198 - 31/01/2019 18:14
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Latest map on emergency.vic.au shows the south/southeast movement of the Thomson fire - quite significant.
Listened to a briefing by Ben Rankin Regional Controller DEWLP earlier today. He said the W&A was issued because they feared the fire would spot across to the eastern side of the reservoir and run away down that side towards Walhalla etc - said they were very relieved that it didn't spot across.
Just noticed the "6.7Km Ne Of Walhalla" fire is now at 306ha. Edit: the country to its south is the Thomson Gorge - will not really want a fire to get entangled in there - will be impossible to deal with in there and could only be managed by containment much further back.
Edited by ThunderBob (31/01/2019 18:17)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488228 - 31/01/2019 19:35
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thanks for that info tb 👍 Did he have any other bits and pieces on those Fires up around the Thomson/walhalla area? Any projections for the next few days?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488239 - 31/01/2019 19:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
No Dooga, nothing else really. The IC is doing a briefing tomorrow - don't know whether it'll be streamed or recorded.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488244 - 31/01/2019 20:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not sure what everyone thoughts are on another Spike fire day on Sunday? With the following at play, this could potentially be a Pretty bad fire weekend imo
Two un contained large fires. A lot of smaller fires now burning up in the rangers Mainly to the south of the Thomson fires. And there was so much lightning Wednesday night There will likely be more fires which may still appear. And only a short window to try and tie new fires up before Heat and wind starts to kick in Saturday!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488245 - 31/01/2019 20:16
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488269 - 31/01/2019 21:49
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thanks so much Tb that was great 👍
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488275 - 31/01/2019 22:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
The Thomson I suppose would act like some Sort of fire break on the east side of fire, looks like The southern most tip of fire will run down To water edge,so th western edge could be where Most activity might lie
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488332 - 01/02/2019 09:50
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
^^ The are speed brakes, used on the RJ85, 100 and BAE145 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp0Y4gxHDmg
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488391 - 01/02/2019 14:19
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Walhalla fire cranking up again under east Nor east wind. Distinct plume development over Past hour
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488394 - 01/02/2019 14:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Another day another deployment for the large air tankers, off to GLEN FORBES fire which is currently at Watch and Act.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488402 - 01/02/2019 15:25
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Adams Estate, Almurta, Glen Forbes, Grantville.
There is a bushfire at June St, Glen Forbes that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a northerly direction towards Adams Estate and Bass Hwy. The fire started in the Grantville Nature Reserve. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire due to inaccessible bush land land and it is now moving towards adams Estate and the Bass Hwy.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488406 - 01/02/2019 15:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Big fire starting just north of Yallourn north
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488409 - 01/02/2019 16:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
20 trucks and aircraft now on Yallourn north Fire! In plantation and going pretty hard Under a easterly
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488411 - 01/02/2019 16:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Total lack of aircraft now, aircraft have been pulled from the Thomson and Timbara fires for the Yallourn North and Glen Frobes fires. Meanwhile from Thomson dam wall live view 
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488413 - 01/02/2019 16:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Tanjil South.
There is a bushfire at 7.5 Km Nw Yallourn North that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a easterly direction towards Moe-Walhalla Road. The fire started in Moondarra State Park and is travelling parallel to the transmissions lines. It is currently 10 hectares in size. This fire is threatening homes and lives along the Moe-Walhalla road.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488414 - 01/02/2019 16:21
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep new it was only a matter of time before They issued the emergency warning. The fire is burning strong
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488444 - 01/02/2019 18:36
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Update fire map showing Yallourn fire burning right Up to major transmission line
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488455 - 01/02/2019 19:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Yes, Dooga ... is that potentially problematic ... I thought that it is but perhaps I'm wrong.
We must be grateful that this weekend's weather, though hot and with some wind, is not as bad a "blow-up" day as it might be. Otherwise the current situation would turn very, very difficult.
Let's hope for as benign conditions as is possible.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488479 - 01/02/2019 21:15
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Meteorological Motor Mouth
Registered: 30/12/2002
Posts: 7813
Loc: Maffra, Central Gippsland, Vi...
|
Update fire map showing Yallourn fire burning right Up to major transmission line Good point. "Luckily" now that Hazelwood was prematurely shut down due the Dans increased coal royalties, that line can be de-energised if it is at risk without major impact.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488498 - 01/02/2019 22:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Cheers p I didn’t know they could do that.
Logansi- have u heard any details on the fires Burning around the place today and what they Think might happen this weekend?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488504 - 01/02/2019 22:46
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: doogasnow]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Cheers p I didn’t know they could do that.
Logansi- have u heard any details on the fires Burning around the place today and what they Think might happen this weekend? Sunday is going to be an interesting day, fire danger is highest in the west but still Very High around those fires. Going to be a lot of work to contain the 2 new fires which started today near Yallourn North and Grantville, especially with already stretched resources. My concern is that the Thomson dam fire could develop quite a bit and possibly get fairly close to Rawson. Even without the really strong winds Sunday again brings the risk of pyrocumulus development with could increase the winds above forecast. Walhalla fire could also move quite a bit to the SE. Also risk of new starts with storms tomorrow and Sunday. As mentioned very lucky that fire danger wont be highest in Gippsland. I am however worried that if anything gets going out this way that resources have been sent east such as aircraft. Its one thing to release aircraft to a fire fairly close - its another doing to for a fire on the other side of the state.
Edited by logansi (01/02/2019 22:47)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488507 - 01/02/2019 22:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yeah resources must be really stretched now as U say. If all these fires get up and moving again Tommoz, Then u would think the whole weekend they will have To prioritise which fires they Send the heavy Aircraft to? More assets protection I suppose, fires like The Yallourn fire which is fairly close to moe and Yallourn North.
Do u know if there confident on holding the two fires that Got going today? U also have the fact of more starts from all Those strikes Wednesday night
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488578 - 02/02/2019 13:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Upto 100mm rain likely for central Victoria to East Victoria by cells next week chance put fires out.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488580 - 02/02/2019 13:57
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Almurta, Bass, Glen Forbes, Grantville.
There is a bushfire at June St, Glen Forbes that is out of control. The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction towards Dalyston-Glenn Forbes. The fire has broken containment lines on the southern edge This fire is threatening homes and lives. Conditions have changed unexpectedly and the fire is moving towards Dalyston-Glenn Forbes Road.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488581 - 02/02/2019 13:58
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Radar shows the plume from the Bass fire. Must be going strongly in such a heavily populated area.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488621 - 02/02/2019 18:24
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not looking to good Tommoz for fires! Tfb posted for whole of vic and bumped wind speed Up a little as well!! Could be a long day, let’s hope They can keep everything at bay!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488630 - 02/02/2019 19:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is for Basalt, Dry Diggings, Elevated Plains, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Mount Franklin, Shepherds Flat.
There is a grass and scrub fire at Elevated Plains that is not yet under control in the vicinity of Mannings Road, north of Dry Diggings Track. This grass and scrub fire is travelling in a south easterly direction.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488633 - 02/02/2019 19:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
That’s not good logansi getting a new start up In that area! Firies going to have a long Hard day Tommoz I think
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488636 - 02/02/2019 19:51
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Hepburn fire requesting 4 choppers, won't happen with night approaching, night equipment committed in Gippsland and only 3 choppers available state wide right now.
3 Strike teams also responding. Southern front slowly moving twds Hepburn and northern flank becoming active. Personally I think this fire is a concern, going to be really hard even if fire activity reduces tonight to control it by morning.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488640 - 02/02/2019 20:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep logansi, u would think it will be a going fire Tommoz And that’s what we don’t want! So that means the current fires that probably Won’t be contained by Tommoz and still Burning are and could/will cause trouble are:
Tindarra fire Walhalla fire Grantville fife Thomson fire Possibly Hepburn fire If these all really get cranking, I’d be thinking we won’t Have the resources to keep up? And that list is without fires that are contained but still Simmering and could jump out
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488641 - 02/02/2019 20:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Tonight will stay warm as well, not sure about wind But overnight lows are fairly high
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488664 - 02/02/2019 20:33
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Most recent sitrep, 35 ha going, increased fire activity on the Eastern flank, while the Eastern flank moves it away from Hepburn, it'll push it further into the bush meaning make it harder to contain.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488712 - 03/02/2019 00:00
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
lot of resources going into the Hepburn fire, around 40 trucks on scene, fire burning in very inaccessible country right the slope down from the plain. Talk of MFB pumper truck team heading up for township protection tomorrow.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488718 - 03/02/2019 00:38
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
yeah the MFB are getting a few runs to fires..... saw a MFB task force at the grantville fire today for what i'm guessing was asset protection
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488742 - 03/02/2019 08:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not a good start to the day, emergency warning Just been issued for the Hepburn fire
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488760 - 03/02/2019 10:27
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Strike Team just paged to the Timbarra fire not sure if pre planned or fire picking up a bit.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488780 - 03/02/2019 12:26
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
Emergency warning issued for Hepburn bushfire, in central Victoria Big problem is middle of divided ranges have steering winds as North is N/NE wind and cool breeze can change winds in evening.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488796 - 03/02/2019 13:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Walhalla fire loooks to have blown up big time From what I can see! Showing up on radar As well
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488799 - 03/02/2019 13:51
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Sure is Dooga.
Lightning starting in East Gippsland.
Edited by ThunderBob (03/02/2019 13:51)
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488802 - 03/02/2019 14:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Latest published scan shows the Walhalla fire expanded to nearly 1000ha moving to south. Storms with lightning becoming general along the E. Gippsland coast.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488803 - 03/02/2019 14:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep Tb massive pyro cloud development And yes I see the lightning starting to show up As well
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488813 - 03/02/2019 14:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for residents south of Gillingall on Hunter Lane.
There is a bushfire south of Gillingall on Hunter Lane that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction. This fire is threatening homes and lives. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it has crossed containment lines. _______________________________________________
The Timbarra fire is obviously making a run southward.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488815 - 03/02/2019 14:42
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Timbarra fire now at Emergency and also showing on radar.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488818 - 03/02/2019 14:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Not sure how the walhalla fire isn’t an Emergency warning either? It’s really Humming
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488821 - 03/02/2019 15:04
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Buchan, Buchan South, Murrindal, Sunny Point, Timbarra, Wulgulmerang West.
There is a bushfire south of Gillingall on Hunter Lane that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction. This fire is threatening homes and lives. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it has crossed containment lines.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488822 - 03/02/2019 15:05
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 14/03/2010
Posts: 1266
Loc: Thoopara; Prossie/ Bayswater
|
probably still yet to hit a trigger.... The northerly winds will not have many impacts on the community around that fire for a bit of time. When the change starts to push through it should move in emergency warning
_________________________
The storms are always beyond the horizon, behind the trees or parting above your head
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488823 - 03/02/2019 15:06
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Noting that I am not in a position to definitively say this - but it looks like the Timbarra fire is spotting significantly to its south.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488824 - 03/02/2019 15:09
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Thanks dawd. Yeah it possibly could be a spot to the south Tb?
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488828 - 03/02/2019 15:30
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
If your refering to the fire showing just south of the Emergency warning area for the Timbarra fire you can ignore it, its an event which has been created because its the meet up point for CFA strike teams.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488834 - 03/02/2019 15:40
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Think the Thomson fire is starting to make A run as well now according to radar
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488836 - 03/02/2019 15:44
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Things happening now as the change gets closer! Grantville fire gone again to emergency
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488837 - 03/02/2019 15:52
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Seaton.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice issued at 13:33. The bushfire west of Seaton has become active and producing large columns of smoke. Residents will experience ash, burnt leaves and smoke in the area. Review and activate your fire survival plan including any livestock & domestic pets. Firefighters have been unable to stop the spread of the fire. Staying close to a building you can shelter in is the safest option as conditions can change suddenly.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488842 - 03/02/2019 16:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Murrindal, W Tree, Wulgulmerang West, Yalmy, Gillingall.
The bushfire south of W Tree and north of Murrindal is not yet under control. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it is now spotting over the Murrindal River. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Tulloch Ard Road. The bushfire crossed containment lines south of Gillingall near Hunter Lane. This fire is threatening homes and lives. Residents of areas between W Tree and Murrindal could be impacted anytime within the next two hours. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488851 - 03/02/2019 17:03
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Reports of some isolated very heavy rainfalls around Bairnsdale. Nothing here.
Constant thunder for past 2 hours or so.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488854 - 03/02/2019 17:18
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Cowwarr, Cowwarr Weir, Dawson, Swing Bridge, Toongabbie.
There is a bushfire at 6.7 km NE of Walhalla that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction. This bushfire could impact areas between Cowwarr Weir and Toongabbie any time between 6pm and 8pm. This is Emergency Warning replaces the Watch & Act issued at 4.10pm. The are between Cowwarr Weir and Toongabbie could be impacted between 6pm - 8pm. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488890 - 03/02/2019 18:54
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
Latest published scan of the Cowwarr fire shows spotting up to 3km away to east and south.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488902 - 03/02/2019 19:29
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Maiden Town, Walhalla, Western.
There is a bushfire at Walhalla that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a westerly direction towards Walhalla This fire has the potential to threaten homes and lives. Weather conditions have changed and spotting is occurring in and around Walhalla.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488906 - 03/02/2019 19:39
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
[censored] going down up there around walhalla rawson Area! I reckon the pyrocumulous is throwing Lightning starting more fires.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488908 - 03/02/2019 19:41
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Boola, Coopers Creek.
There is a bushfire at Coopers Creek that is not yet under control. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Tyers-Walhalla Rd. Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly.
What you should do: Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing. If you are away from home, do not return.
If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave: Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area. Do not travel to Walhalla as spot fires are starting in the area.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488910 - 03/02/2019 19:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep there popped up everywhere around Erica Rawson walhalla big trouble! Wind change just through here and very Gusty no rain
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488911 - 03/02/2019 19:47
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Report from Firebird 300 to control:
"Pyrocumulous and severe storm activity occur across the fire ground, winds extremely ecstatic and gusts likely in excess of 100kph from all directions. Possible rotation within storm. Aircraft to remain well clear."
Edited by logansi (03/02/2019 19:49)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488915 - 03/02/2019 19:55
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Would believe it from what I can see from Here!! It looks real bad
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488916 - 03/02/2019 19:59
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488920 - 03/02/2019 20:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weather Freak
Registered: 23/01/2011
Posts: 897
Loc: Sarsfield, East Gippsland, Vic
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488922 - 03/02/2019 20:07
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
That’s crazy!! I can see that way from my place And it’s black!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488931 - 03/02/2019 20:20
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
Fire now out to 6800ha, thats doubled in 3 hours.
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488937 - 03/02/2019 20:37
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
Yep just had a shower with more lightning And strong wind through here. Wind now Sw and strong
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1488949 - 03/02/2019 21:16
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 07/12/2014
Posts: 1479
Loc: traf/moe south 410m asl/west &...
|
The walhalla fire I think has passed the Thomson Fire size wise in one afternoon 🤔🤔
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1489001 - 03/02/2019 23:01
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 17/11/2014
Posts: 1336
Loc: Portland, Southwest - Victoria
|
1 mining era cottage lost at Walhalla but nothing else at this time, fire activity has reduced significant with rain. There was very significant spotting into the Walhalla township.
Edited by logansi (03/02/2019 23:02)
_________________________
Located in Moorabbin Vic or Portland Vic
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#1489220 - 05/02/2019 15:23
Re: 2018/19 Fire Season Update and Discussion
[Re: logansi]
|
Weatherzone Addict
Registered: 11/12/2007
Posts: 2802
Loc: Bendigo/ Kangaroo Flat, Vic Ra...
|
The East is overcast into rain humid hope put out all fires out this week.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
18 registered (Flowin, Squeako_88, Petar @ Sdny, Inclement Weather, planet x, Red Watch, explorer, Adaminaby Angler, Mad Elf #1.5, Taylsy, Stephen, Foehn Correspondent, Stormwalker, TWEEDSTORM, Dribbles, Locke, 2 invisible),
124
Guests and
3
Spiders online. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
29831 Members
32 Forums
24089 Topics
1517002 Posts
Max Online: 2985 @ 26/01/2019 12:05
|
|
|