RFS, 5.17pm: The Linksview Road Fire in Springwood has been downgraded to a Watch and Act. Current Situation This fire has already affected areas around Winmalee, Warrimoo and Yellow Rock. The southerly change also pushed the fire further north into Winmalee and Hawkesbury Heights. Yesterday the fire jumped the Nepean River and burnt in the Penrith Lakes area however thanks to the hard work of firefighters this has since been contained. Firefighters are continuing to patrol and monitor this area. Multiple properties have been destroyed in this fire, in the dozens, if not hundreds. Building Impact Analysis teams will be inspecting the area today to confirm losses. 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. There are numerous road closures throughout the fire affected areas. Due to ongoing fire activity, residents of fire affected areas should not expect to return to their homes for some time. With multiple fires in the area, please postpone non-essential travel to keep the roads clear for firefighters.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:27:49 +0000
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