Major Fire UpdatesWatch and Act - Hall Road Fire, Balmoral Village (Southern Highlands / Wollondilly) 20/10/13 14:58 Posted: 20/10/2013 Over 270 firefighters continue to work on a fire burning near the villages of Alpine, Aylmerton, Balmoral, Yanderra, Bargo, Pheasants Nest, Wilton, Hill Top and Yerrinbool in the Southern Highlands. Current Situation This fire has burnt over 12,000ha and remains uncontained. The alert status currently is Watch and Act. Under forecasted north-westerly winds there is a potential threat of containment lines being breached and threatening the townships of Alpine, Aylmerton, Hill Top, Yerrinbool and Bargo. NSW Police are door knocking residents in Yerrinbool with information. Residents are advised that if you and your property are not prepared for the onset of fire you should relocate now. People are advised to seek accommodation with family and friends as this will be the most comfortable option. Given the weather residents should head south towards Mittagong. Where conditions allow crews will continue backburning to strengthening containment lines. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven area until further notice. Advice Residents in the vicinity of this fire are reminded to remain vigilent and monitor the situation closely as conditions will be changing frequently throughout the day. Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare for a bush fire in your area. If your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave early. Specifically designed, constructed or modified homes, prepared to the highest level, may provide safety. Advice (Illawarra residents) While there is no threat to properties in the Illawarra at this time, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and monitor the situation throughout the day. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare yourself for the potential of a bush fire in your area. Community Safety volunteers from the Illawarra will be travelling around communities today providing information to residents about the current situation and what they can do to prepare. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 2 damaged, 2 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 10 destroyed 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 live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. Residents and people in the area should 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. 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 issued by 3.30pm or if the situation changes.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:03:15 +0000
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