#NSW #Fire #Corp Update: Watch and Act - Linksview Road Fire, Springwood (Blue Mountains) 20/10/13 17:39 Posted: 20/10/2013 Conditions have eased in the Linksview Road and Springwood areas and this fire has been downgraded to Watch and Act. Nearly 300 firefighters are consolidating containment lines in milder conditions today. Current Situation The Linksview Road Fire has burnt through nearly 2500 hectares of bush land; damaging and destroying a significant number of properties. This morning firefighters will be working in the areas of Mount Riverview, Winmallee, Springwood, Faulconsbridge, Valley Heights, Sun Valley and Warrimoo. Fire activity is expected in these areas today. Yesterday, NSW Health evacuated Springwood Hospital as a precaution. 24 patients were transferred to Nepean Private Hospital where they will remain until further notice. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 109 damaged, 193 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed Advice There is thick smoke in the area. Be alert to burning embers. Put out any spot fires which start where you are. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. Evacuation Centres Evacuation Centres have been established at: Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood is OPEN. Lithgow Workers Club, 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow is OPEN. Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please also be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day, however, there is no forecast as to when these roads will reopen. Motorists are urged to avoid all bushfire 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. Other Information If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. If you are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. 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. Disaster Welfare Assistance Line (1800 018 444) provides information about disaster relief grants for content and structural repairs, available to low income earners with no insurance. The next update on this fire will be issued by 6:30pm Sunday 20 October or if the situation changes. Source: rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=21500&CAT_ID=684
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:40:32 +0000
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