Major Fire Updates
Emergency Warning - Yarrabin Fire (Cooma-Monaro LGA) 08/01/13 21:46
Posted: 08/01/2013
An Emergency Warning has been issued for an out of control bush fire burning in the Kybeyan Valley area.
Current Information
The fire is burning in the Kybeyan Valley, west of Tuross River Road. The fire is currently impacting on properties in The Avenue; Hains Road and Warnocks Road, Kybeyan Valley.
People in the Kybeyan Valley area should seek shelter as the fire impacts. Police have been doorknocking homes in the area to advise them of the risk.
The fire is likely to move towards the Dangelong, Numeralla and Countegany areas following a southerly wind change expected to move through the area after midnight. People in these areas should stay aware of the fire activity.
Two Emergency Alert Telephone Warning messages have been sent to residents in the Mount Forest Road and Kybeyan Valley areas. Firefighters have been working to protect local properties in the area throughout the afternoon.
Advice
Seek shelter as the fire impacts. Protect yourself from the radiant heat.
Other information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking the RFS website
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
Emergency Warning - Sand Hills fire (Palerang) 08/01/13 21:43
Posted: 08/01/2013
A bush fire is burning in the area 13 kilometres east of Bungendore near the Kings Highway.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in the area of the Kings Highway near Timber Hills Road.
The fire has spotted over near Mulloon Road and properties may come under threat in this area.
Firefighters are working to protect properties in Hazeldell Road. They are experiencing difficult conditions, with winds gusting at more than 100 kilometres per hour.
The Kings Highway is closed at Braidwood intersection and at Bungendore.
Advice
People are advised not to travel along the Kings Highway as it is closed between Braidwood and Bungendore.
People on the northern side of the fire are advised they can still leave the area by travelling north up the Braidwood to Goulburn Road towards Tarago.
Further information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking the RFS website
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling theNSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check
www.livetraffic.com. Roads may be closed without warning.
Emergency Warning - Deans Gap fire (Shoalhaven) 08/01/13 21:32
Posted: 08/01/2013
A bush fire burning approximately 1.5km to the west of Wandandian in the Deans Gap area has burnt through 1,515 hectares.
Current Situation
An emergency warning is in place for the following areas: WANDANDIAN, BENDALONG ROAD, BENDALONG, NORTH BENDALONG, CUNJURONG POINT, JANUNG LANE, JERRAWANGALA, SUSSEX INLET ROAD, SUSSEX INLET, CUDMIRRAH, SWANHAVEN, MEDLYN AVE, BERRARA. A large bush fire is burning out of control.
The fire is burning in Catastrophic fire danger conditions and is currently between two and six hours from properties.
The fire is currently over 1500ha in size, and has now crossed the Princes Highway. Based on current weather predictions the southerly change is expected to reach the area soon.
The southerly change will cause the fire to head in a northerly direction and impact on Sussex Inlet Road within the next few hours. It is too late for residents on Sussex Inlet Road to leave the area. There are a number of firefighters working from the road and conditions are not safe to travel.
Rural Fire Service and Fire Rescue New South Wales firefighters are strategically deployed along the Sussex Inlet Road protecting properties.
The southerly change will bring cooler conditions however, the threat to property will remain.
The Princes Highway remains closed at Bendalong Road in the north and Wandean Road in the south. It is too late for people to leave the area.
Evacuation Centres are open in Sussex Inlet at the Bowling Club and the RSL. The RSL is capable of taking people with pets while the Bowling Club is not. These centres are open for people who have relocated due to the fire. At this stage there are no evacuation orders in place.
The following roads are also closed: Braidwood Road, Turpentine Road, Wandean Road and Twelve Mile Road
Advice
Do not wait. Act now to protect you and your family.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions. Even if your home is specially designed, constructed or modified to withstand a fire and is properly prepared, it may not offer safety from the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. If you are caught in the path of the fire, you may die or be injured.
Updates on this fire, Bush Fire Survival Plans, details of Neighbourhood Safer Places and the latest reports can be found on the NSW RFS webpage
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).
Further information
People are asked not to call ‘000’ to report smoke in the area – please only call ‘000’if you can see a fire without fire fighters in attendance or if your life is directly threatened.
For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check
www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit
www.npws.nsw.gov.auEmergency Warning - Cobbler Road Fire (Yass) 08/01/13 21:06
Posted: 08/01/2013
A fast moving grass fire is burning out of control south of the township of Bookham.
More Information
The grass fire is burning very quickly through grasslands south of Bookham.
The fire is currently impacting on Burrinjuck Road and the fire activity has closed the road. People in the area are advised to shelter in place as the fire impacts. People in the Burrinjuck Dam area are also advised to shelter in place, it is too late to leave this area.
The fire has moved through the Childowla Road area, but residents are advised to keep up to date with the changing fire conditions.
It has been confirmed that one home was lost on Bogalara Road.
People in the Bald Hill are are advised that the fire threat has now eased, however they should remain aware of the changing fire situation.
Advice
Act immediately. You are in danger.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions.
Even if your home is specially designed, constructed or modified to withstand a fire and is properly prepared, it may not offer safety from the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. If you are caught in the path of the fire, you may die or be injured.
Other information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking
http://www.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 live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
For information on road closures, check
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
Emergency Warning - Mates Gully Tarcutta (Wagga Wagga) 08/01/13 18:39
Posted: 08/01/2013
A bush fire is currently impacting isolated properties to the north west of Tarcutta township along the Mates Gully Road.
Current Situation
Isolated rural properties to the north west of Tarcutta township along the Mates Gully Road are still under threat from this fire.
Residents in the area are advised to shelter in place as the fire impacts. It is too late to leave the area.
The immediate threat to Tarcutta village has eased as weather conditions improve. Firefighters have been backburning this afternoon to try and contain the fire's spread.
Under these conditions, fires are uncontrollable and move quickly. Embers will be blown up to 4km ahead of the fire, creating spot fires that will move quickly and in different directions. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
The Hume Highway has been reopened to traffic.
Advice
Act immediately. You are in danger.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions.
Even if your home is specially designed, constructed or modified to withstand a fire and is properly prepared, it may not offer safety from the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. If you are caught in the path of the fire, you may die or be injured.
Other information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking
http://www.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 live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
For information on road closures, check
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
Watch & Act - Learys Lane grass fire (Upper Lachlan) 08/01/13 17:37
Posted: 08/01/2013
Firefighters are getting the upper hand on a grass fire burning near Range Road and Leary Lane, Grabben Gullen (to the south of Crookwell).
Current Information
The fire near Range Road and Leary Lane, Grabben Gullen (to the south of Crookwell) is burning in Catastrophic Fire Danger Conditions.
More than 40 firefighters from the NSW RFS are working to contain the fire.
Under these conditions, fires are uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast-moving. Embers will be blown up to 20km ahead of the fire, creating spot fires that will move quickly and in different directions. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Advice
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fire in these conditions. Even if your home is specially designed, constructed or modified to withstand a fire and is properly prepared, it may not offer safety from the fire.
If you are in doubt or it is not safe to leave, take shelter in a solid structure when the fire front arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Other Information
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking
http://www.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 live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
For information on road closures, check
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
Watch and Act Bogan Gate (west of Parkes) 08/01/13 17:44
Posted: 08/01/2013
A number of fires have started along the railway line at Bogan Gate, west of Parkes.
Current Situation
Firefighters are working to contain a number of fires which have started along the railway line. The fires are burning to both the west and east of Bogan Gate.
Advice
If the fire impacts your property, seek shelter and protect yourself from the radiant heat.
Further information
For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check
www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
