***Total Fire Ban Sydney, parts NSW***
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 16 March, for the Greater Sydney, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges and Southern Slopes areas.
Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with the Greater Sydney Region forecast to experience Extreme fire danger.
#RFS www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
#bushfires #RFS #bluemountains #weather
Total Fire Ban today. Be across the warnings and developments and have your plan in place. The important sentiment of being prepared and alert but not alarmed is key.
TOTAL FIRE BAN - EXTREME Fire Danger Rating - Thursday 19th September.
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Greater Sydney Area, which includes The Central Coast and the Blue Mountains for tomorrow.
Illawarra has a high rating and is also a total fire ban.
Please ensure all fires are extinguished by midnight tonight.
For more information, please visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans/total-fire-ban-rules
Major Fire Updates
Updated: 4:30pm - Firefighters are currently holding the fire along Tomago Rd. The fire has now been downgraded to a Watch & Act alert level. Those in the vicinity should continue to monitor conditions.
EMERGENCY WARNING: OLD PUNT RD, TOMAGO, Port Stephens LGA - Shelter Now - Westrac Drive and Tomago Road 02/09/2024 15:20
Posted: 02/09/2024 15:20
Latest info see
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=12074
A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Old Punt Road approximately 3km south of Heatherbrae. The fire is burning in an easterly direction towards the Tomago Road. The fire has burnt through 9 hectares and is yet to be controlled. People in the vicinity of Tomago Road and Westrac Drive are advised to seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in an easterly direction under westerly from Old Punt Road towards Tomago Road.
People along Tomago Road and Westrac Drive are advised to shelter now.
The fire has spotted within 100m of Tomago Road and is expected to impact on homes in the Tomago Rd, Westrac Drive area within the hour.
Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.
Tomago Road has been closed at the intersection of Cabbage Tree Road and Masonite Road and the Old Punt Road roundabout.
What you need to do
If you are in the area of Tomago Road and Westrac Drive, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches, in a solid structure such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the fire.
Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively monitor the situation.
A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
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#NSW
Total fire ban for Greater Sydney on Monday. -High fire Danger
Also for Illawarra/ Shoalhaven -Extreme fire Danger.
With windy weather around NSW,there is a number of fire incidents and one at emergency warning.
Stay safe and keep up to date with official sources and don't light fires/ throw cigarettes out the window.
#NSW #RFS #hazardsnearme
Today, another 67 Aussie fire specialists departed Sydney for the US to support local firefighters.
This follows an August 3rd contingent of almost 200 firefighting personnel from Australia and New Zealand who flew out to be deployed in California and its neighbouring states Oregon and Washington State.
Byron Bay Beachside Screening
A Magical Evening of #Cinema
#Free event #tonight
with #fundraising for Rural Fire Service Volunteers
Outdoor summer screening of Short Films
Live Music at 5:30pm, followed by films until 10pm
Bring a cushion, a picnic or take-away from any of the many great restaurants around.
Byron Bay International Film Festival
https://www.bbff.com.au/outdoor-activation
As of 6pm, there are 73 fires burning across the state, with 35 not yet contained. There are currently more than 1000 firefighters and incident management personnel working on fire grounds across NSW.
The majority of the state is forecast to have a high fire danger tomorrow, with many areas experiencing over 30ºC heat. Coastal areas will benefit from sea breezes however west of the divide will continue to have dry westerly winds.
It is important you and your family know what you'll do if fire threatens. For more information and to stay up-to-date with changing conditions, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
#NSWfires #austalia
As of 5pm, there are 67 fires burning across NSW, with 30 not yet contained. All fires are currently burning at Advice level, with over 600 firefighters and incident management personnel working to contain these fires.
Though there is still a large amount of fire in the landscape, milder conditions have allowed firefighters to establish and strengthen containment lines before elevated fire danger returns next week.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information through the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: #NSW #bushfires www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
RFS warns: As of 8am, there are 89 #BushFires burning around NSW, with 27 not yet contained. There are currently 9 fires burning at a 'Watch and Act' level. It's important you monitor the changing conditions and stay up-to-date through Hazards Near Me and #RFS website
80 fires burning in #NSW as of 6pm.
Total Fire Bans will be in place tomorrow, Tuesday 31 October, for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England, Northern Slopes and North Western.
Another #RFS callout. Another fire in dry grass started by sparks from a power tool accompanied by strong winds and low humidity.
*PLEASE* be careful when using tools like welders and grinders, ensure cut grass or mineral earth around you, or have a water truck or trailer nearby.
R/T; NSW RFS
#NewSouthWales #Australia #Wildfires
WATCH&ACT
THE SNOWY RIVER WAY FIRE, DALGETY (MONARO)
#RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are responding to a bush fire burning in the vicinity of The Snowy River Way east of #Dalgety burning towards Maffra. If in the area between Dalgety and #Maffra prepare now.
TOTAL FIRE BAN WEDNESDAY (parts of NSW
)
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 20 September, for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter and Upper Central West Plains. Hot and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. Extreme fire danger is forecast for the Greater Sydney Region and Greater Hunter area.
Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Be ready to act. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
TOTAL FIRE BAN
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Tuesday 19 September, for the Greater Sydney Region and Far South Coast area. Hot and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens.
Be ready to act. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr. #NSW #FireBan #BushFire #Sydney
