Hi everyone! Hope you had a wonderful start to the New Year. Just want to put out a timely reminder to everyone heading out on trips with the extreme temperatures to be vigilant and responsible about fire risk. It's a real threat to us out in the bush but we can mitigate the dangers and do our part to try to prevent being caught in a deadly situation. 

When you're out 4wding remember your vehicle is generating a lot of heat and not getting much airflow to cool things down. Your exhaust will be blazing hot so when you pull up for a coffee break or at camp make sure you aren't parking over tall grass as it can ignite. 

Camp fires - make sure you obey the rules about where they can be, ensure that you aren't lighting a fire if it's a total fire ban day and MAKE SURE IT'S EXTINGUISHED BEFORE YOU LEAVE. 

Carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle! It could save your vehicle or yours and others lives. 

Keep an eye out for thunderstorms. Many bushfires are sparked by dry lighting. 

And also when you are planning your trip in areas that carry a fire risk have early exit and contingency plans. Know in advance the quickest route to a major road or to a river where you can shelter. And if you are caught without any directions to escape the area head for the lowest ground possible. 

You can also check Fire Danger rating. For example, you can find out if it's total fire ban. 

Victoria - http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings/

NSW - http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

Stay safe and happy wheeling!

4WDTRIP Team

Hi guys News just in,
Please broadcast this around the entire site as firefighters are currently tackling bushfires in the high country at the moment.


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This Advice message is being issued for Crooked River, Miowera, Moroka, Shepherdson.
There is a bushfire at 19KM NW DARGO that is not yet under control.
Fire activity has increased on the Northern Boundary.
The northern edge of the fire is now close to the Wonnangatta Road.
Expect to see fire-fighting vehicles and heavy machinery in the area.
There will be smoke visible in the area.
The fire is approximately 2369ha in size and has a perimeter of 37km
There is currently no threat to you, but you should plan for what you will do if the situation changes.
What you should do:
Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Review your fire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area:
Smoke will be visible from nearby communities, roads and further afield depending on prevailing winds and smoke drift.
Wonnangatta Road between Moroka Junction Track and Crooked River has delayed access with machinery working on the road today. Access to Wonnangatta Valley is via Grant Historic Area and Talbotville.
The following roads are closed: Billy Goat Bluff Track, Shanty Hollow Rd, Mt Kent Track, Moroka Rd east of Marathon Rd, Dairy Farm Track, Pinnacles Rd, Castle Hill Track, Hawkhurst Track, Hawkhurst Link Track and Scorpion Spur Track, Castleburn Creek Track, 65 Firetrail Track, McDonald Gap Track, Junction Spur Track, McCarthy Spur Track, McCarthy Spur West Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Trail Track.
Eaglevale campsite and Horseyard Flat camping area, the Pinnacles Fire Tower viewing area and the Moroka Falls walking track are also closed
Other tracks/roads may close without notice. Information will be provided when known.
Bulldozers are currently working consolidating control lines
Aircraft and ground crews will continue bombing and rakehoeing to strengthen lines around the fire.
This message was issued by Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning.

The next update is expected by 20/03/2017 at 1.30pm or as the situation changes.

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If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
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People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
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