Major Fire Updates Emergency Warning - Gateshead fire (Lake Macquarie) 23/10/13 20:11 Posted: 23/10/2013 An Emergency Warning is in place for a fire burning in the area of Dudley and Redhead, south-west of Newcastle. Current Situation The fire has crossed Redhead Road and is moving in an easterly direction between Dudley and Redhead, through the Awabakal Nature Reserve towards the coast. There are reports of possible spot fires in Dudley. Crews have been sent to Dudley and Redhead and are dealing with any new outbreaks. More than 70 firefighters are working in the area. The fire has burnt out 51 hectares. Advice If you are in the area of Dudley or Redhead, seek shelter as the fire impacts. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Further 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.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning. Evacuation Centres and Information and Assistance Centres Seek accommodation with family and friends away from high risk areas as this will be the most comfortable option. If you have made other arrangements, there is no need to attend or register at an Evacuation Centre If you cannot make alternative arrangements, the following centres are open: Evacuation Centres Central Charlestown Leagues - 8 Bula St, Charlestown Wallsend Diggers – 5 Tyrrell St, Wallsend The next update on this fire will be issued by 9pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Linksview Road Fire, Springwood (Blue Mountains) 23/10/13 19:23 Posted: 23/10/2013 The fire in the Springwood and Faulconbridge area has been regraded to Watch and Act. Current Situation People living in communities along the Great Western Highway can return to their homes. However, people in the area around Springwood and Faulconbridge should be aware there may be local road closures that may prevent you from returning home. People in communities along the Bells Line of Road should be aware there is fire activity in the area and it is still not safe to return home. Continue to monitor this website for further updates. Fire is still burning in the Faulconbridge and Springwood areas but properties are no longer under immediate threat. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area and consolidate containment lines. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice. Advice Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. Earlier information Evacuation Centres and Information and Assistance Centres Seek accommodation with family and friends away from high risk areas as this will be the most comfortable option. If you have made other arrangements, there is no need to attend or register at an Evacuation Centre or Information and Assistance Centre. If you cannot make alternative arrangements, the following centres are open: Evacuation Centres North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lithgow Workers Club - 3 Tank Street, Lithgow. Information and Assistance Centres Penrith Panthers, Evan Theatre - 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith - closing 8pm tonight and will not reopen. Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas. For the latest traffic information, visit livetraffic or call 132 701. Public Transport Closures For the latest public transport information visit 131500.au or call 131 500. School Closures Some schools will remain closed tomorrow (Thursday 24 October). Details available here. Aged Care Residents of the following aged care facilities have been relocated for their own safety: Principal Endeavour (Springwood) Buckland Nursing Home (Springwood) Uniting Care Springwood Village (Springwood) Kurrajong Nursing Home (Kurrajong). Family members are advised to contact the relevant facility for more information. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 109 damaged, 193 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed. 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here. The next update on this fire will be issued by 9:30pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Stockrington Road fire, Minmi (Lake Macquarie) 23/10/13 19:16 Posted: 23/10/2013 A fire burning in the area of Stockrington Road at Minmi. Current Situation As a result of current burning conditions, this fire has been regraded to Watch and Act. The fire remains uncontained. The fire is burning in the area of Stockrington Road at Minmi, west of the M1 Motorway and is burning towards Minmi. Crews are also working around homes in Stockrington Road, Dog Hole Road and Seahampton Road. The M1 is now open southbound (5:30pm). Check livetraffic for traffic information. Advice Residents in the area should continue to remain vigilant as conditions may be changing. Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. 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.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning. The next update on this fire will be issued by 9:00pm or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - State Mine Fire (Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains) 23/10/13 19:23 Posted: 23/10/2013 A bush fire continues to burn near the township of Bell. The fire also continues to burn around the areas of Mt Irvine, McKellars Park, Bilpin, Hartley Vale, Dargan and Clarence. Current Situation There is still active fire in the area. Residents in the Lithgow / Mt Victoria / Blue Mountains areas are urged to remain vigilant and be prepared to act. People across these fire affected areas that live in or near bushland should take the forecast conditions seriously, be on alert and complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan or review their current plan. Areas that may come under threat are Mt Irvine, Mt Wilson, Mt Tomah, Mt Victoria, Berambing, Bilpin, Mountain Lagoon, Hartley Vale, Bell, Dargan and Clarence. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Greater Sydney area until further notice. Advice People living in communities along the Great Western Highway can return to their homes. However, people in the area around Springwood and Faulconbridge should be aware there may be local road closures that may prevent you from returning home. People in communities along the Bells Line of Road should be aware there is fire activity in the area and it is still not safe to return home. Continue to monitor this website for further updates. If the fire spreads under the predicted weather conditions, your property may come under threat from burning embers, spot fires or the main fire front. Roads will become dangerous. Consider going to a friend or family member’s home away from areas which may be impacted by fire. Be aware that if you stay with your property, your life may be at risk. You may be isolated and emergency services may not be able to reach you. Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Communities - Residents are advised to remain in place. There is fire burning along access roads and it is not safe to leave. There is a high likelihood you will be isolated for a number of days. Kurrajong, Bowen Mountain and Yarramundi Communities - Although the fire is not in the immediate area, use today to prepare your home and continue to monitor the situation. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Evacuation Centres and Information and Assistance Centres Seek accommodation with family and friends away from high risk areas as this will be the most comfortable option. If you have made other arrangements, there is no need to attend or register at an Evacuation Centre or Information and Assistance Centre. If you cannot make alternative arrangements, the following centres are open: Evacuation Centres North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lithgow Workers Club – 3 Tank Street, Lithgow. Information and Assistance Centres Penrith Panthers, Evan Theatre – 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith - closing 8pm tonight and will not reopen. Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas. Bells Line of Road, Hartley Vale Rd, Fields Rd (Browns Gap) and Darling Causeway remain closed due to smoke, backburning operations and possible fire impacts. For the latest traffic information, visit livetraffic or call 132 701. Public Transport Closures For the latest public transport information visit 131500.au or call 131 500. School Closures Some schools will remain closed tomorrow (Thursday 24 October). Details available here. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 3 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here. The next update on this fire will be issued by 9:00pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Hall Road Fire (Southern Highlands / Wollondilly) 23/10/13 17:55 Posted: 23/10/2013 Fire continues to burn in the Southern Highlands near the villages of Yerrinbool, Balmoral, Yanderra, Pheasants Nest, Wilton, Bargo, Buxton, Hill Top, Alpine / Aylmerton and Couridjah in the Southern Highlands. Current Situation Crews are continuing to monitor conditions as winds have the potential to blow embers past containment lines. More than 300 firefighters with aerial support are in the area, working on the fire and patrolling the fireground. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Illawarra / Shoalhaven area until further notice. Advice Residents should remain vigilant, take conditions seriously and be ready to act. Monitor the situation closely as conditions can change quickly. Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If your plan is to leave, or if you are not prepared, leave early. Well prepared, actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. Illawarra Community - While there is no threat to properties in the Illawarra at this time, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and monitor the situation throughout the day. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare yourself for the potential of a bush fire in your area. Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas. Picton Road is currently open (2.20pm). For the latest traffic information, visit livetraffic or call 132 701. Public Transport Closures For the latest public transport information visit 131500.au or call 131 500. School Closures If school closures are required for tomorrow (Thursday 24 October), they will be determined in the next few hours. Details available here. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 2 damaged, 2 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 10 destroyed. 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228 Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here. The next update will be issued by 8pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 23/10/13 20:01 Posted: 23/10/2013 The fire in the Blackheath area has flared up this afternoon but within containment lines. Current Situation Firefighters are continuing work to contain the fire that has burnt out more than 2,600 hectares. Areas that may come under threat are Mt Victoria, Blackheath, Shipley, Hartley Vale, Little Hartley, Megalong Valley and the Kanimbla Valley. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice. Advice People living in communities along the Great Western Highway can return to their homes. However, people in the area around Springwood and Faulconbridge should be aware there may be local road closures that may prevent you from returning home. People in communities along the Bells Line of Road should be aware there is fire activity in the area and it is still not safe to return home. Continue to monitor this website for further updates. Residents should remain vigilant, take forecast weather conditions seriously and be ready to act. Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Well prepared homes and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. School Closures Some schools will remain closed tomorrow (Thursday 24 October). Details available here. Evacuation Centres and Information and Assistance Centres Seek accommodation with family and friends away from high risk areas as this will be the most comfortable option. If you have made other arrangements, there is no need to attend or register at an Evacuation Centre or Information and Assistance Centre. If you cannot make alternative arrangements, the following centres are open: Evacuation Centres North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lithgow Workers Club – 3 Tank Street, Lithgow. Information and Assistance Centres Penrith Panthers, Evan Theatre – 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith - closing at 8pm tonight and will not reopen. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas. The Great Western Highway is currently open. For the latest traffic information, visit livetraffic or call 132 701. Public Transport Closures For the latest public transport information visit 131500.au or call 131 500. 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here. The next update will be by 9:00pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. School Closure Information - Thursday 24 October 23/10/13 19:33 Posted: 23/10/2013 Due to bush fire activity burning in areas across NSW, some schools will remain closed on Thursday 24 October 2013. Region: Blue Mountains The following schools will be closed on Thursday 24 October: Ellison Public School, Ellison Faulconbridge Public School, Faulconbridge MET School, Mount Victoria Mount Victoria Public School, Mount Victoria Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School, Lawson Springwood High School, Springwood St Canices Primary School, Katoomba St Columbas High School, Springwood (also closed Friday 25 October) St Finbars Primary School, Glenbrook St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Springwood (also closed Friday 25 October) Winmalee High School, Winmalee Winmalee Public School, Winmalee Wycliffe Christian School, Warrimoo Region: Hawkesbury The following schools will be closed on Thursday 24 October: Bede Polding College, Windsor South Bilpin Public School, Bilpin Chisholm Primary, Bligh Park Comleroy Road Public School, Kurrajong Corpus Christi Primary, Cranbrook Grose View Public School, Grose Vale Hawkesbury Independent School, Kurrajong Kurrajong North Public School, Kurrajong Kuyper Christian School, North Richmond St Matthews Primary, Windsor St Monicas Primary School, Richmond Xavier College, Llandilo Region: Penrith The following school will be closed on Thursday 24 October: McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains (OPEN FOR HSC STUDENTS) Region: Southern Highlands - All schools in the Southern Highlands area will be open on Thursday 24 October. Further updates will be posted as they become available.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:39:10 +0000
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