Latest MAJOR FIRE update Emergency Warning - State Mine Fire (Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains) 20/10/13 14:37 Posted: 20/10/2013 A bush fire is burning near the township of Bell. The fire also continues to burn around the areas of Dargan, Clarence and Bilpin. Current Situation An Emergency Alert telephone warning message is being sent to the community of Bell. The community of Bell are advised to leave now if not prepared and travel west along the Bells Line of Road towards Lithgow. The Lithgow Workers Club is open as an Evacuation Centre. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force for the Greater Sydney area until further notice. Advice for residents along the Bells Line of Road West of Bilpin Village Residents west of the Bilpin Village between Bowens Creek Rd and Mt Wilson Rd including the communities of Mt Tomah and Berambing are advised to relocate immediately. You should travel east along the Bells Line of Road towards Richmond. Bilpin Village Residents within the Bilpin Village between Mountain Lagoon Rd and Bowens Creek Rd can choose to remain however, it is expected the village will become isolated. You may not be able to leave for a number of days. Should you choose to stay you need to ensure you and your property are properly prepared. Be aware that electricity supply to the area may be cut off for several days. East of Bilpin Village Residents in the area of Bells Line of Road between Mountain Lagoon Road and Pittman Road are advised that if you and your property are not prepared for the onset of fire you should relocate now. Travel east towards Richmond. Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Communities Residents in Mt Irvine and Mt Wilson are advised to remain in place. There is fire burning along access roads and it is not safe to leave. There is a high likelihood you will be isolated for a number of days. Evacuation Centre People are advised to seek accommodation with family and friends as this will be the most comfortable option. Bring any medication and clothing that you may require, as you may not be able to return to the area for a number of days. People requiring assistance with accommodation are to attend the Evacuation Centre at the North Richmond Community Hall where arrangements will be made. North Richmond Community Hall, 33 William Street, North Richmond. For residents in the area of Kurrajong, Bowen Mountain and Yarramundi Although the fire is not in the immediate area, use today to prepare your home and continue to monitor the situation. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Only well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during 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. Evacuation Centres - Open Lithgow Workers Club - 3 Tank Street, Lithgow Springwood Sports Centre - 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 3 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures and roads may be closed without notice. Road closures continue to be assessed, however, there is no forecast as to when they 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. 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 live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. 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 on this fire will be issued by 3:00pm or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Linksview Road Fire, Springwood (Blue Mountains) 20/10/13 14:33 Posted: 20/10/2013 Conditions have eased in the Linksview Road and Springwood areas and this fire has been downgraded to Watch and Act. Nearly 300 firefighters are consolidating containment lines in milder conditions today. Current Situation The Linksview Road Fire has burnt through nearly 2500 hectares of bush land; damaging and destroying a significant number of properties. This morning firefighters will be working in the areas of Mount Riverview, Winmallee, Springwood, Faulconsbridge, Valley Heights, Sun Valley and Warrimoo. Fire activity is expected in these areas today. Yesterday, NSW Health evacuated Springwood Hospital as a precaution. 24 patients were transferred to Nepean Private Hospital where they will remain until further notice. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 109 damaged, 193 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed Advice There is thick smoke in the area. Be alert to burning embers. Put out any spot fires which start where you are. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. Evacuation Centres Evacuation Centres have been established at: Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood is OPEN. Lithgow Workers Club, 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow is OPEN. 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 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. If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property. 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 on this fire will be issued by 3:30pm Sunday 20 October or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Hall Road Fire, Balmoral Village (Southern Highlands / Wollondilly) 20/10/13 13:45 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. 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. Community Meetings (Sunday 20 October) HILL TOP - Hill Top Community Centre (Corner Cumberteen and Rosina Streets) at 1.30pm 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 2.30pm or if the situation changes. Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 20/10/13 14:43 Posted: 20/10/2013 The bush fire burning near Mount York Road at Mount Victoria in the upper Blue Mountains, is being controlled by firefighters. Current Situtation The Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire has crossed over the Darling Causeway into the Grose Valley to the east and has crossed west of the Mount York Road. There is a potential threat today to the communities of: Mount Victoria Kanimbla Valley Megalong Valley Lawson Long Alley Mount Boyce Blackheath The threat to the Great Western Highway has been reduced due to successful backburning of Burghoffers Pass. Should conditions worsen, this fire may cross Burghoffers Pass and force the closure of Great Western Highway to the west of Mount Victoria. There is also the potential for the fire is spreading into Grose Valley and towards properties to the north of Great Western Highway at Mount Victoria. There is significant smoke throughout the area from Katoomba to Glenbrook and beyond. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed Advice At this stage, the Great Western Highway will remain open unless affected by fire activity. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. Evacuation Centres Evacuation Centres have been established at: Lithgow Workers Club is OPEN. Springwood Sports Club is OPEN. 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 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. 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 2:30pm Sunday 20 October or if the situation changes.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:55:45 +0000
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