Update l #Springwood fire The Linksview Road Fire has flared up around Chapman Parade at Springwood. It has progressed into the area surrounding St Columbus School. Firefighters are working to protect properties off Chapman Parade and north of Rita Avenue. We have confirmed that students at Springwood High School were relocated to Faulconbridge Public School. Springwood High School may come under ember attack later today and firefighters are prepared to undertake property protection. An Emergency Alert telephone warning has been sent to people and homes in the area. 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 People in the area around Chapman Parade and Grose Road should be aware of burning embers. Put out any spot fires which start around your property. Seek shelter if the fire impacts on your property. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Residents of Springwood, Mt Riverview, Winmalee and Faulconbridge should continue to monitor the conditions in their area. 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. Evacuation Centres Evacuation Centres have been established at: Blackheath Community Centre is OPEN. Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood is OPEN. Lithgow Workers Club, 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow is OPEN. Bilpin Community Centre is now CLOSED. Richmond Club is now CLOSED.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:09:00 +0000
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