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10.30AM (Wednesday)
THE Country Fire Authority has declared the grassfire at Minimay-Frances Road, Minimay, safe.
People located within the Minimay-Booroopki area are now able to resume normal activities.
6.15PM (Tuesday)
THE Country Fire Authority has issued a downgraded advice message for a grassfire at Minimay-Booroopki.
The grassfire near the intersection of the Neuarpurr-Minimay Road and Minimay-Frances Road is now under control.
Fire crews will be on scene patrolling overnight.
There is currently no threat to communities, but people should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
5.15PM (Tuesday)
THE Country Fire Authority has issued a Watch and Act for a grassfire burning at Booroopki and Minimay.
The authority reports a grassfire at Neuarpurr-Minimay Road, Minimay, has broken containment lines and is burning out of control.
The authority said weather conditions had changed and the fire had broken containment lines.
This grassfire is travelling in a easterly direction and has crossed the Minimay-Frances Road.
This fire was previously known as the Minimay-Frances Road fire, but the location has been corrected.
The authority has urged residents in the area to not wait, leaving now is the safest option.
Conditions may change and get worse very quickly.
Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
2.32PM (Tuesday)
THE Country Fire Authority has declared a fire at Minimay safe.
The authority said residents could resume their normal activities but emergency services would remain in the area.
1.40PM (Tuesday)
COUNTRY Fire Authority have advised residents in Minimay, near Goroke, to be aware of an out of control grassfire on Minimay-Frances Road, Minimay and was travelling in a south-easterly direction.
Firefighters are responding to the fire and said conditions might change and get worse very quickly.
What you should do:
The best protection from radiant heat is distance.
Travel to:
The home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.
If you encounter smoke or flames whilst travelling, turn around and drive to safety. If you're unable to turn around and drive to safety, a car offers more protection from the fire’s heat than being caught on foot in the open.
Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
If you are away from home do not return.
If you stay, seek shelter indoors:
Bring your pets indoors.
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems.
Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside so you can keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
Impacts in your area:
Grassfires can start and spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
8.44AM
THE Country Fire Authority responded to reports of a bushfire on Riley Road, Dooen.
Two vehicles attended.
The property owner said the call out was a false alarm and asked residents to be aware of the difference between harvest dust and smoke to prevent false alarms.
Monday
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
