Major Fire Updates Emergency Warning - State Mine Fire (Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains) 24/10/13 14:53 Posted: 24/10/2013 A large bush fire is burning in the area around the Bells Line of Road. An emergency warning is in place for areas around Mount Irvine, Mount Wilson, Mount Tomah and Berambing. Current Situation Fire activity has intensified this afternoon under strong and gusty south westerly winds. The fire has now crossed the Bells Line of Road into unburnt bushland west of Bilpin, close to Range Hill and the Explorers Range walking trail. The Aircranes are working in the area in an effot to slow the fires progress. As advised for the last few days, people in the Mount Irvine and Mount Wilson areas should not attempt to leave as the fire is burning around access roads and it is not safe to leave. Seek shelter if the fire impacts on your property. People in the area around Mount Tomah and Berambing should relocate towards Bilpin. There is still active fire in area to the south of Hartley Vale (near Mt York) to the west of Lawsons Long Alley. There is also the potential for spot fires into the Grose Valley. Residents in the Lithgow / Mt Victoria / Blue Mountains areas should monitor conditions and be prepared to take action. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra / Shoalhaven and Central Ranges areas until further notice. Advice If you are in the Mount Irvine and Mount Wilson areas you should not attempt to leave as roads are closed. Seek shelter if the fire impacts on your property. People in the area around Mount Tomah and Berambing should relocate towards Bilpin. If you are in the area around Mount Tomah, be aware of burning embers and if the fire impacts on your property, seek shelter to protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Kurrajong, Bowen Mountain and Yarramundi Communities - Although the fire is not in the immediate area, residents should prepare their home and continue to monitor the situation. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare for a bush fire in your area. If your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave early. Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. Evacuation Centres The following evacuation centres remain open for those that require assistance: North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lithgow Workers Club – 3 Tank Street, Lithgow - closing at 12pm 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 (between Bilpin and Lithgow), 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. 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 3:45pm Thursday 24 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Gateshead fire (Lake Macquarie) 24/10/13 13:11 Posted: 24/10/2013 The fire burning in the area of Dudley and Redhead, south-west of Newcastle, is now at Watch and Act due to current weather conditions. Current Situation Firefighters are conducting backburning operations between Dudley and Redhead. Operations will be taking place between the Fernleigh Track and Redhead Road. More than 40 firefighters are on the scene, supported by aircraft. Advice Monitor conditions in your area. Dudley and Redhead residents are asked to remain vigilant as conditions may change. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option. Road Closures Several local roads have been closed due to firefighting operations. Check livetraffic.au. 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. The next update on this fire will be issued by 3pm Thursday 24 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Linksview Road Fire, Springwood (Blue Mountains) 24/10/13 14:10 Posted: 24/10/2013 The bush fire in the Springwood and Faulconbridge area has burnt more than 3,000 hectares. Current Situation There has been an increase in fire activity in the vicinity of Chapman Parade, Faulconbridge. The fire still remains within containment lines. Today’s weather may result in the fire and smoke being pushed towards the township of Yarramundi. There is an increased levels of smoke in the area due to strong winds. Other areas under threat are Mt Riverview, Emu Heights, Warrimoo, Sun Valley and Valley Heights. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra/Shoalhaven and Central Ranges areas until further notice. Advice Residents of Springwood and Faulconbridge should be aware that local road closures may occur at short notice. 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. Evacuation Centres The following evacuation centres remain open for those that require assistance: North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood. 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 today (Thursday 24 October). Details available here. 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 4pm Thursday 24 October or if the situation changes. Advice - Stockrington Road fire, Minmi (Lake Macquarie) 24/10/13 13:34 Posted: 24/10/2013 A fire burning in the area of Stockrington Road at Minmi. Crews have reported spotting along the M1 in the vicinity of the fire. Current Situation As a result of current weather conditions, this fire has been downgraded to Advice. 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 open in both directions however one northbound lane has been closed (11:45am). 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 3:30pm Thursday 24 October 2013 or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Hall Road Fire (Southern Highlands / Wollondilly) 24/10/13 13:10 Posted: 24/10/2013 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. Residents should remain vigilant, take conditions seriously and be ready to act. More than 200 firefighters 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 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. 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. 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 All schools in the Southern Highlands will be open on Thursday 24 October. 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 3pm Thursday 24 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 24/10/13 14:14 Posted: 24/10/2013 The fire continues burn in the Blackheath area but it is within containment lines. The fire has spotted across Bells Line of Road to the north, near Mt Banks Road. An Air Crane is working to supress the fire. Current Situation Firefighters are continuing work to contain the fire that has burnt more than 3,500 hectares. There is still active fire in area to the south of Hartley Vale (near Mt York) to the west of Lawsons Long Alley. There is also the potential for spot fires into the Grose Valley. Blackheath and Mount Victoria may come under threat if fire advances beyond current control strategies with predicted weather conditions. 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 force for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra / Shoalhaven and Central Ranges areas until further notice. Advice Residents of Springwood and Faulconbridge should be aware that local road closures may occur at short notice. People in communities along the Bells Line of Road should be aware that fire activity remains and people should be vigilant. The Bells Line of Road between Bilpin and Lithgow is closed in both directions. Continue to monitor this website for further updates. 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 today (Thursday 24 October). Details available here. Evacuation Centres The following evacuation centres remain open for those that require assistance: North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Lithgow Workers Club – 3 Tank Street, Lithgow. 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 4:00pm Thursday 24 October or if the situation changes. School Closure Information - Thursday 24 October 23/10/13 22:08 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 Korowal School, Hazelbrook 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: Bilpin Public School, Bilpin Comleroy Road Public School, Kurrajong Grose View Public School, Grose Vale Hawkesbury Independent School, Kurrajong Kurrajong North Public School, Kurrajong Kuyper Christian School, North Richmond St Monicas Primary School, Richmond 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.
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