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Grampians Fires 1-Mar-2013 At 5:55:10 PM Dave.k

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On 1/03/2013 access t wrote:
>Hi Dave,
>
>I'm not even going to hazard a guess on this one. When an area will open
>is dependant on so many things and at this stage the areas haven't been
>properly assessed. The fire is still going in some parts. While the fire
>might go through an area, sometimes, it will burn longer and hotter in
>one section and then quickly burn over another giving you totally different
>outcomes for the areas recovery. And then again you might even have a pocket
>where it completely skips. I know some early aerial assessment has started
>and be sure that I will fill you in as soon as I have some useful information.
>I know everyone is really eager to know but I would plan your climbing
>trips around other areas towards the north. That way your plans won't be
>mucked up..Fire is still going in some sections so staff are still involved
>in that.

Thanks Tracy, and many thanks for keeping us up to date.

Cheers,
Dave