#NSW #Fire #Corp Update: Watch and Act - Linksview Road Fire, Springwood (Blue Mountains) 23/10/13 13:23 Posted: 23/10/2013 A bush fire is burning in the Springwood area. More than 3,000 hectares have been burnt. Current Situation Rain fell over the fire grounds last night and dampened fire activity. However, despite the rainfall, todays forecast hot, dry and windy conditions will see a return to dangerous fire conditions. Fire is burning in areas near Grose Rd and Chapman Parade. Winmalee residents may see fire activity, including smoke, from backburning between Springwood Ridge and Blue Gum Swap Creek, north of St Columbas High School. More than 90 firefighters are working to consolidate containment lines, as conditions allow. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice. Advice Many residents have already relocated from the area. If you or your property are not prepared, or you are not confident about your ability during a bush fire, your safest option is still to leave early today – well before the fire may impact. Residents should remain vigilant, take conditions seriously and be ready to act. Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If your plan is to leave, or if you are not prepared, leave early. Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire. Evacuation Centres and Information and Assistance Centres Seek accommodation with family and friends away from high risk areas as this will be the most comfortable option. If you have made other arrangements, there is no need to attend or register at an Evacuation Centre or Information and Assistance Centre. If you cannot make alternative arrangements, the following centres are open: Evacuation Centres North Richmond Community Hall – 33 William Street, North Richmond Springwood Sports Centre – 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Information and Assistance Centres Penrith Panthers, Evan Theatre - 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith Lithgow Workers Club - 3 Tank Street, Lithgow. Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice. These closures will continue to be assessed across the day. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire 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. School Closures All Public, Catholic and Independent schools (including child care centres and pre-schools) in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area (LGA) will be closed today (Wednesday 23 October). Some schools in the Hawkesbury, Penrith and the Southern Highlands areas are also closed. Details available here. Aged Care Residents of the following aged care facilities have been relocated for their own safety: Principal Endeavour (Springwood) Buckland Nursing Home (Springwood) Uniting Care Springwood Village (Springwood) Kurrajong Nursing Home (Kurrajong). Family members are advised to contact the relevant facility for more information. Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 109 damaged, 193 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed. 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 are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228. Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here. The next update on this fire will be issued by 2:30pm Wednesday 23 October or if the situation changes. Source: rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=21500&CAT_ID=684
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:24:09 +0000
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