rFS from just after 1am Theyll post again at 5 Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 23/10/13 01:04 Posted: 23/10/2013 Backburning operations were conducted around the Blackheath area overnight in an effort to contain the fire and protect properties in the Blackheath and Mount Victoria area. Residents in the Blue Mountains area are urged to remain vigilant and prepared with hot, dry and windy conditions forecast. People right across fire affected areas that live in or near bushland should take the forecast conditions seriously, be on alert and complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan or review their current plan. Please note; the rain today has not improved the fire situation and fire weather conditions are forecast to deteriorate. As a result of backburning operations, people in the Blackheath area may see an increase in fire and smoke. Firefighters will be working in the area. The threat to the Great Western Highway has been reduced due to successful backburning of Berghofers Pass. Should conditions worsen, this fire may cross Berghofers Pass and force the closure of Great Western Highway to the west of Mount Victoria. Other areas that may come under threat are Kanimbla Valley, Megalong Valley, Hartley Vale (Lawsons Long Alley) and Blackheath. The fire could spread through Grose Valley and potentially threaten properties to the north of Great Western Highway at Mount Victoria. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice. Advice At this stage, the Great Western Highway will remain open unless affected by fire activity. Well prepared homes can offer safety during the fire. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation. 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. Community Meetings were held yesterday Katoomba Christian Convention Centre Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade Bowen Mountain Park Kurrajong Heights Rural Fire Brigade Station School Closures All public, catholic and independent schools, including child care centres and pre-schools, in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area (LGA) will be closed today (Wednesday 23 October). Identified schools in the Hawkesbury LGA will also be closed. Details available here. Evacuation Centres Lithgow Workers Club - 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow Springwood Sports Club - 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood 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. Road closures may occur without notice. Closures will continue to be assessed across the day, however, there is no forecast as to when roads will reopen. 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. 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. Advice from the Department of Primary Industri on how to handle pets and animals is on the Useful Links and Information page of this website If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. For health information about the impact of smoke on your health visit NSW Health. 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 will be by 5:00am Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Go to rfs.nsw.gov.au
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:36:04 +0000
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