***EMERGENCY WARNING*** (All updates will be posted here) Emergency Warning - Greens Rd, Warrimoo (Blue Mountains LGA) 2014-11-14 16:28 Posted: 2014-11-14 16:28 Firefighters and aircraft are working on a fire in the area of west of the Great Western Highway between Warrimoo and Blaxland. The fire is not contained. Current Situation The fire is burning in a south easterly direction towards Baden Place, Blaxland. An Aircrane and several helicopter are working in the area to contain the fire and protect homes. Advice If youre in the area around Baden Place and Bridge Road at Blaxland, seek shelter if the fire impacts on your property. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. There is thick smoke in the area and residents should be alert to possible burning embers. Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. Students at Warrimoo Public School are safe and have been cared for by staff. The school was not evacuated. A small number of children remain at Blaxland School. They are safe and being cared for by staff. All other children have gone home. Follow advice from firefighters on the scene. An Emergency Alert telephone warning message has been sent to phones in the area. Traffic is heavy on the Great Western Highway. Avoid the area and be aware of fire trucks working in the area. The highway may be closed at short notice. Other Information If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737. If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. For information on road closures, check livetraffic. Roads may be closed without warning.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 04:54:53 +0000
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