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EMERGENCY WARNING
EMERGENCY WARNING - Clyde Mountain (Eurobodalla LGA)
Posted:31/12/2019 13:50
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A bush fire is burning to the south of the Kings Highway in the Clyde Mountain area. The fire is more than 31,000 hectares in size and is out of control.
Current Situation
A strong southerly change is expected across the fireground. This will push the fire in a northerly direction. While you may not be at threat now, the fire may reach your area.
This large fire is burning on the southern side of the Kings Highway, in the Buckenbowra and Runnyford areas.
The fire has crossed the Princes Highway near Mogo. The Princes Highway is now closed.
Fire activity is increasing. Spot fires are burning ahead of the main fire front.
This fire has grown from the Currowan fire on the southern flank.
Latest
Multiple fires are currently burning between Cooma, Bega and Batemans Bay and a number of these pose a serious threat to life.
We urge you to seriously consider if you should be in this area today. People in bush fire prone area between Batemans Bay and Bega should move towards a larger town away from bushland areas, such as Narooma, Moruya, Bega and Batemans Bay, if the path is clear.
Advice
Areas north of the Moruya River and Mogendoura
It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Buckenbowra, Runnyford and Nelligen
Fire activity is increasing in the area moving in an easterly direction towards the Buckenbowra River.
It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Coastal areas east of the Princes Highway from Batemans Bay to Broulee
It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Araluen and Reidsdale
Fire activity is increasing in the area.
If your plan is to leave or you are not prepared, leave west via Majors Creek towards Braidwood.
North Batemans Bay, Surfside, Long Beach, South Durras, Maloneys Beach and Long Beach
Monitor the conditions.
Be alert to embers and spot fires.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Mogo, Bimbimbie and Mogendoura
Continue to monitor conditions.
If your plan is to leave, leave early in the morning before fire threatens.
Follow your bush fire survival plan, and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Deua River Valley
Monitor the changing conditions. Follow your bush fire survival plan, and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Mogendoura and Buckenbowra
Monitor the changing conditions. Follow your bush fire survival plan, and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
If you are threatened by fire
Do not be in the path of the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Wear protective clothing and footwear. Cover all exposed skin.
If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Neighbourhood Safer Places
Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency.
Wharf Street Car Park - Wharf Street, Nelligen (adjacent to the wharf)
Hanging Rock Oval - Cnr Beach Road & Hanging Rock Road, Catalina
NSW RFS Training Building - Eurobodalla Training Ground, Bimbimbie Road, Mogo
Malua Bay Beach Reserve - George Bass Drive, Malua Bay (south of the Surf Club)
Jack Buckley Park - Sunpatch Parade, Tomakin
Mossy Point Foreshore - Intersection of Annetts Parade, Pacific Street and Surfside Avenue, Mossy Point
Moruya Showground - Albert Street, Moruya
Maloneys Beach - Cnr Maloneys Drive and Hibiscus Close, Maloneys Beach
Araluen Recreational Reserve - Araluen Road, Araluen
Evacuation Centres
For a list of evacuation centres visit Disaster Assistance.
People are encouraged to register online at Register Find Reunite before attending evacuation centres.
Other Information
Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
All National Parks in the area are closed today. Before visiting national parks, check for closures at NSW Parks and Wildlife Service.
People with respiratory conditions who are affected by bush fire smoke should activate their health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.
For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW. Roads may be closed without warning.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 31/12/2019 14:25 or if the situation changes.
