Tatong fires update - 9.20 am - 14 Jan 07

MAJOR BACK BURNING AT TATONG FIRE CONTINUES TODAY
Fire crews worked tirelessly over night on a major back-burn operation along the western and southern edges of the Tatong fire to protect communities south of the fire and high value forest plantations.

Additional resources were specifically deployed for this operation, to establish a stronger control line on the western and southern flanks of the fire before predicted northerly winds early next week push the fire to the south.

The fires are taking place inside the containment lines, using up the fuel that might otherwise have added to the fires.

Containment lines have now been completed around the northern edge of the fire with the fires still active within these containment lines.
Fires remain under the influence of light to moderate, south to southeasterly winds.

Fire crews remain alert for potential spot overs.

Residents in fire affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and keep up to date on conditions in their locality. They are advised so keep listening to ABC radio and local community radio stations for updates

Threat Messages

A threat message is current for properties in the vicinity of Myrrhee, Banksdale, Whitlands and Molyullah that they may come under direct threat of fire.

Properties between Benalla Whitfield Rd and Boggy Ck Valley may come under ember attack and be impacted by spot fires as fire behaviour intensifies.