Update l #TareeFire The fire has burnt more than 100 hectares of bushland. The fire is burning east of the Pacific Highway, west of Malcolms Road and north of Khappinghat Nature Reserve. Firefighters have spent the night backburning where conditions have allowed in an effort to contain the fire. Crews will focus on strengthening containment lines around the fire today, with warm and windy conditions expected to return on Saturday. Old Bar Road and the Pacific Hwy have been reopened however there is still a lot of smoke in the area. Advice While the immediate threat has eased, people in the area around Old Bar Road should continue to monitor conditions and be prepared in the event fire reaches their property. With the return of warm and windy conditions on Saturday, if you live in this area, ensure your property is well prepared. Ensure you have a plan for what to do if the fire reaches your property. Check here for advice. The Pacific Highway is open in both directions with a reduced speed limit. Check livetraffic for the latest traffic information. Other local roads may be closed at short notice due to firefighting operations.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:09:47 +0000