Far South Coast Rural Fire Service Controller John Cullen has called for a Section 44 declaration to unite all emergency services under one command, as Nerrigundah residents brace for fire. Mr Cullen said the Buckyjumba fire was burning over about 150 hectares, one kilometre north of Brices Rd and 15 km west of Nerrigundah. See your ad here Dry lightening ignited the fire on Monday night and strong winds on Thursday stymied their efforts to contain it. A change late Thursday has put pressure on Nerrigundah and nearby communities. Belowras Yvonne Thomson is fearing for the safety of firefighters. The wife of Eurobodalla Shire Councillor Fergus Thomson said dry lightening from Monday nights storm had ignited Deua forestland north east of her farm. Emergency services are expected to declare a Section 44 at any moment, uniting all firefighers under one command. read more at: naroomanewsonline.au/story/1847499/update-firefighters-call-for-section-44-in-deua-fire/ Please Friend or Like Narooma News, Bay Post / Moruya Examiner and ABC South East NSW and Far South Coast LAC - NSW Police Force to keep up to date with breaking news
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:52:53 +0000
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