#NSW #Fire #Corp Update: Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 21/10/13 19:56 Posted: 21/10/2013 Firefighters may backburn around the Blackheath area tonight, to assist with containing this fire around the Blackheath and Mount Victoria area. Current Situation Backburning operations will be carried out around the Blackheath area overnight in an effort to contain the fire and protect properties in the Blackheath area. During these operations, people in the Blackheath area will see an increase in fire and smoke. These backburns may take place close to homes. Firefighters will be working in the area. The threat to the Great Western Highway has been reduced due to successful backburning of Berghofers Pass. Should conditions worsen, this fire may cross Berghofers Pass and force the closure of Great Western Highway to the west of Mount Victoria. The fire could spread through Grose Valley and potentially threaten properties to the north of Great Western Highway at Mount Victoria. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice. Community Meetings Blue Mountains Christian School - 60 Thirroul Ave, Blackheath at 7:30pm Medlow Bath Rural Fire Brigade Station - 62 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath at 7:30pm Hazelbrook Rural Fire Brigade Station - Cnr Terrace Falls and Bath Road, Hazelbrook at 7:00pm Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed Advice Residents in the Blue Mountains area are urged to remain vigilant and prepared with hot, dry and windy conditions forecast, people right across these fire affected areas that live in or near bushland should take the forecast conditions seriously, be on alert and complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan or review their current plan. At this stage, the Great Western Highway will remain open unless affected by fire activity. Well prepared homes can offer safety during the fire. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation. Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan,know what you will do if the fire threatens your property. Evacuation Centres Lithgow Workers Club - 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow Springwood Sports Club - 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Road Closures Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Road closures may occur without notice. Closures will continue to be assessed across the day, however, there is no forecast as to when roads will reopen. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas. For the latest traffic information, visit livetraffic or call 132 701. School Closures MET School, Mount Victoria - closed Tue 22 and Wed 23 October 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 9:30pm Monday 21 October or if the situation changes. Source: rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=21501&CAT_ID=684
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:58:23 +0000
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