Tatong fires update and maps- 7.15 pm - 14 Jan

The Tatong fire is now 16,000 hectares and is continuing to spread within containment lines in a northerly direction.

Fire crews are making steady progress on the 30-kilometre backburn along the western and southern edges. When this backburn is completed it will help protect communities south of the fire and high valued forest plantations.

Crews today completed about half of the backburn. Weather permitting night crews are being tasked with igniting the remaining 17 kilometres tonight.

Additional resources have been specifically deployed for the operation, and the co-operation and shared expertise between CFA, DSE and firefighters from Hancocks Plantations had contributed to the successful progression of the burn.

Spotting activity north and east of the main fire continues to pose issues for crews. Asset protection has remained the primary objective for firefighters in the northern part of the fire.

Threat Messages
Threat messages remain current for properties in the vicinity of Myrrhee, Whitfield, Boggy Creek Valley, Burders Road, Watchbox Creek and Molyullah. Residents in these areas could experience spotting activity and ember attack from the fire.

Road Closures
For road closures in the area please visit the VicRoads website http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home.
For further information on the current fire situation listen to your local ABC radio and for bushfire information and safety advice contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit the CFA or DSE websites.

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