#NSW #Fire #Corp Update: Emergency Warning - Hungerford Creek (Muswellbrook) 17/10/13 18:13 Posted: 17/10/2013 An Emergency Warning is in place for the Hungerford Creek area due to a fast moving bush fire buring in . The fire is currently 2,000 hectares in size and is out of control, moving in a south-easterly direction. Current Situation There are reports that the fire is impacting properties on Turnermans Road, off Martindale Road. Firefighters are undertaking property protection under difficult, dangerous and erratic weather conditions. Rural properties at Martindale Valley, Horseshoe Valley, and Kings Creek are likely to be impacted by fire and residents are advised to leave now. Properties in the Horseshoe Creek Valley and Bulga Village are coming under ember attack. Advice 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 homes that are specially designed and constructed or modified to withstand a fire, and that are properly prepared and actively defended, may provide safety. 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. 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. For information on road closures, check livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning. The next update on this fire will be issued by 7:15pm or if the situation changes. Source: rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=35509&CAT_ID=684
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:19:47 +0000
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