11/09/13 14:12 - Watch and Act - Hawkesbury Road, Winmalee (Blue Mountains) Firefighters are working to fully contain a bush fire burning in the area around Winmalee and Hawkesbury Heights in the Blue Mountains. A Watch and Act alert is in place due to an increase in winds this afternoon. Current Situation: The fire has burnt through more than 900 hectares of bushland. The fire is not fully contained. Gusty winds are affecting the fire and there will be an increase in fire activity. Over 230 firefighters are working to consolidate containment lines around the fire in the Hawkesbury Road and Yellow Rock areas, including along the Nepean River. This includes backburning and the use of three waterbombing aircraft. There were reports of a home being destroyed in the fire however it appears this property may have only sustained damage. Hawkesbury Road is now open however smoke is causing reduced visibility. Visit livetraffic for traffic information. Advice: Continue to stay up to date with the fire activity. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:14:41 +0000
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