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From Emergency Vic 6.35pm: NO IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE COMMUNITY
This Community Information message is being issued for Ghin Ghin, Highlands, Killingworth, Molesworth, Yea.
• There is a bushfire at Switzerland Rd, Ghin Ghin that is not yet under control.
• The fire is travelling in a northerly direction toward Chisholms Rd.
• Firefighters are currently responding to this fire.
• Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads.
There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
The next update is expected by 06/11/2024 10:40 pm or as the situation changes.
www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/incident/ESTA:241108373
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It’s now under control
🔥Switzerland Road Fire🔥
Please be aware that there is a bushfire in the Switzerland Ranges just North of Yea. Multiple appliances are responding to this fire along with firebombing aircraft.
Smoke will be visible for multiple hours while firefighters work to get the fire under control, at this stage there is no immediate threat to the public!
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THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA ALERT ISSUED
VicEmergency has issued a Thunderstorm Asthma alert for parts of Victoria.
The moderate warnings extends across Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, South and West Gippsland regions, as well as Melbourne.
Asthma Australia’s advice is as follows:
If you have asthma and/or hay fever and experience sneezing, itchy, red or watery eyes, a runny or blocked nose or have any difficulty breathing, you may be at risk of thunderstorm asthma.
Thunderstorm asthma can be dangerous and can cause severe difficulty in breathing.
Go inside and close your doors and windows and if you have your air conditioner on, turn it to re-circulate.
Keep your reliever and hay fever medicine on hand or know how to access this medicine if your loved one has asthma or hay fever.
Follow your written Asthma Action Plan.
Never ignore asthma symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and tightness in the chest.
Start Asthma First Aid immediately and call Triple Zero (000) for help if symptoms do not get any better or if they start to get worse.
Keep up to date with alerts and advice in your local area.
Thunderstorm Asthma facts
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria. This pollen is a major trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels of pollen contributed to the state’s Thunderstorm Asthma (TSA) Epidemic in 2016. Asthma Australia is urging people with not just asthma, but also hay fever, to be prepared.
On 21 November 2016, more than 3,500 people across Victoria presented to emergency rooms in respiratory distress. Tragically, the 2016 TSA event was associated with 10 asthma fatalities.
Ryegrass pollen had peaked in the days leading up to the event. Rain and moisture ruptured the ryegrass pollen grains so they were small enough to be inhaled. A thunderstorm then brought the particles down to ground level.
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MAN CHARGED OVER MOLESWORTH COLLISION
From Police Media: Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Molesworth on 31 October.
Emergency services were called to reports that a white Nissan Navara utility allegedly collided with a white Isuzu utility on the Goulburn Valley Highway, east of Molesworth, on Thursday, 31 October about 2pm.
The Isuzu left the road and crashed into a tree.
The male driver of the Isuzu, a 34-year-old Sebastopol man, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died.
The driver of the Nissan Navara utility, a 25-year-old Wonga Park man, was taken to hospital with minor-injuries.
The Wonga Park man has since been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop, failing to render assistance, destruction of evidence and possession of cannabis.
He will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court today.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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I wish EVERY driver would consider that EVERY time they get behind the wheel there are so many other road users who need to be kept safe 🥺 There are families at home expecting a loved one to arrive safely. Please remember that, always.
Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
This is tragic
Put your support behind the Alexandra Fire Brigade for this great cause.
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Well done guys 🚓🚒🚓🚒🚓🚒👍
Man dies following collision in Molesworth
From Police Media: Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Molesworth on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to reports that a white Nissan Navara utility collided with a white Isuzu utility on the Goulburn Valley Highway, east of Molesworth, on Thursday, 31 October about 2pm.
The Isuzu left the road and crashed into a tree.
The male driver, and sole occupant, of the Isuzu utility was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died in hospital.
The driver of the Nissan Navara utility, a 25-year-old Wonga Park man was taken to hospital with minor-injuries and is currently under police guard.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Our sympathies to the deceased man's family and friends.
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Sad news
So sad 😞
