This map is published on the Google Crisis Maps website, where it is accompanied by the following information:
"This is a mirror of the NSW Rural Fire Service Current Fires and Incidents map. It should be at most a few minutes behind.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the NSW Rural Fire Service Incident Database. It is not 'real time' information, but is provided as a general indication of current activity.
Please listen to your ABC Local Radio station if you are in a hazardous situation."
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VICTORIA: EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Victorian emergency have established a community emergency information wesbsite with bushfire information plotted on a map. Please note this is a pilot site supported by the Fire Services Commissioner. If using this website please carefully read the information under the heading "ABOUT THIS SITE"
The pilot site aims "to provide you with additional information regarding emergencies the fire services and Victoria State Emergency Service are attending across the State. It will enable you to see and understand what may be unfolding in your area."
Please note that warnings and advice on or relating to emergency events are provided on emergencyvic.info and may be displayed differently to agency websites to assist in the future development of this product.
Warnings and advice on or relating to emergency events are also available on the websites of the emergency services or tune into and listen to your local emergency broadcaster. The links for these sites are provided under the Warnings menu on the main map page.
