[rfs-bluemountains-information] Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains City Council area.

 

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains City Council area.

Issued at 1500hrs on 18^th December 2009

 

Overview

 

NSW Rural Fire Service, National Park & Wildlife Service and ACT fire fighters are attending to a number of fires in remote and rugged terrain within the Blue Mountains National Park started by lightning shortly after 3pm yesterday. The fires are contained and there is currently no threat to property.

 

The first fire is located south west of Mt Caley approximately 7kms south of Mt Tomah in Zobel Gully. The second fire is located 3kms north west of the Grose Head South Fire, north of the Grose River in Atkinson Gully. The third fire is located 6kms south east of Berambing on the southern side of the Grose River at Kolonga Walls. The fourth fire 5 kilometres west of Yarramundi on Kariwoga Ridge at Grose Head South.

 

Today’s inclement weather has prevented the use of water bombing aircraft accessing the fires. Remote Area Firefighting Crews have been deployed to Zobel Gully to strengthen containment lines and mop-up the edges of the fire ground. Light showers and drizzle have fallen across the fire ground and will assist firefighting operations at Zobel Gully.

 

Zobel Gully Fire

 

The fire has burnt approximately 2ha of bushland. Remote Area Firefighting Crews will be deployed today to continue with mopping up along the burnt edge. Currently there is no active fire along the edge of the fire ground.

 

Kolonga Walls Fire

 

The fire has burnt approximately 3ha of bushland. When weather conditions allow, Remote Area Firefighting Crews will be deployed to mop up along the burnt edge of the fire ground assisted by water bombing aircraft.

 

Atkinson Gully Fire

 

Yesterday, water bombing aircraft succeeded in extinguishing the active fire edge. Aircraft will continue to monitor the fire ground and Remote Area Firefighting Crews will be deployed to patrol the edges of the fire ground, when weather conditions allow. There is currently no threat to property.

                                                                                                     

Grose Head South Fire

 

The fire is now contained and there is no threat to property. The fire has burnt approximately 80 hectares of bushland and, when weather conditions allow, Remote Area Firefighting Crews will be deployed to mop up along the burnt edge of the fire ground assisted by water bombing aircraft.

 

Advice

 

While there is no current threat to property, residents in the areas of Linden, Faulconbridge, Springwood, Valley Heights, Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi should continue to monitor the situation. Residents should remain vigilant and follow their Bush Fire Survival Plan.

 

Information

 

Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge

 

The air operations will continue to be operated from Tom Hunter Park on Hunter Way, Faulconbridge. Residents around the park area will see aircraft and support vehicle movements around the area throughout today and the next few days. Tom Hunter Park will remain closed until further notice.

 

Closures of  Walking Trails in the Blue Mountains National Park

 

All walking trails at Springwood Ridge, Blue Gum Swamp and Shaws Ridge north of Winmalee will remain closed until further notice.  For further information on National Park Closures go to the National Parks & Wildlife Service website:

 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks

 

Bush Fire Survival Plan

 

It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home for the threat of bush fire. You need to make the decision to either Leave Early or Stay and Defend. Regardless of your decision you must prepare your property to give you, your family and your home the best chance of survival. For information on obtaining and preparing a Bush Fire Survival Plan go to the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

 

 

Unless fire conditions substantially change this will be the final Community Newsletter.

 

 

·         Updates on this fire and the current and the Fire Danger Rating in your area are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

·         For information on Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 

·         For information in relation to bush fire hazards and preparing your property contact your local Rural Fire Brigade Station or your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre.

·         If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

 

 

PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

Authorised by Deputy Incident Controller. Paul Godfrey, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre. Issued by the

 Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

 

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[rfs-bluemountains-information] Community Newsletter Thursday 17-12-09 5:30pm

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Issued at 1730hrs on 17^th December 2009

 

Overview

Two fires started shortly after 3pm within the Blue Mountains National Park. The first fire is located in remote and rugged terrain south west of Mt Caley approximately 7kms south of Mt Tomah in Zobel Gully. The second fire is located 3kms north west of the Grose Head South Fire, north of the Grose River in Atkinson Gully.

 

Zobel Gully Fire

The fire is uncontained however there is currently no threat to properties. Water bombing aircraft continue to work the edges of the fire to slow its progression.

 

Atkinson Gully Fire

Water bombing aircraft have succeeded in extinguishing the active fire edge. Aircraft will continue to monitor the fire ground through to the evening. There is currently no threat to property.

                                                                                                     

Grose Head South Fire

The fire is now contained and there is no threat to property. The fire has burnt approximately 80 hectares of bushland and is being monitored by aircraft.

 

Advice

Lower Blue Mountains Residents. There is currently a large fire in Londonderry (Devlin Road). To stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and regularly checking for updates on the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

 

A Total Fire Ban remains in place for the Blue Mountains area until midnight tonight (18/12/2009). Temperatures are forecast to reach 39 degrees, Relative Humidly 18% and winds from the W/NW up to 50km/h. 

 

The fire danger rating will be severe.  A severe fire danger rating means fire can threaten suddenly and without warning. Your survival is the primary consideration in any decision to “Leave Early” or “Stay and Defend”.

 

Information

 

While there is no immediate threat to property, residents in the areas of Linden, Faulconbridge, Springwood, Valley Heights, Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi should continue to monitor the situation. Residents should remain vigilant and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. For information on obtaining and preparing a Bush Fire Survival Plan go to the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

 

PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

Authorised by Incident Controller Supt. Tom Shirt, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre. Issued by the

 Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

Phone     02 4784 7444
Direct      02 4784 7419
Fax         02 4784 7461
Mobile    0414 822 159
Email: Paul.McGrath@rfs.nsw.gov.au

//// NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE........ for our community

 

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[rfs-bluemountains-information] Blue Mountains Bush Fire Advice - 17/12/09 - 1525

Dear Residents,

 

Currently there are two bushfires burning in the Blue Mountains.  The first fire is in Zobel Gully south west of Mt Caley aproximatley 7kms south of Mt Tohah, the second fire is 3kms north west of the Grose Head South Fire  At this stage there is no direct threat to property. Stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and regularly checking for updates on the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

 

Kind Regards,

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

Phone     02 4784 7444
Direct      02 4784 7419
Fax         02 4784 7461
Mobile    0414 822 159
Email: Paul.McGrath@rfs.nsw.gov.au

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[rfs-bluemountains-information] A TOTAL FIRE BAN HAS BEEN DECLARED FOR BLUE MOUNTAINS TOMORROW

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Issued at 1800hrs on 16^th December 2009

 

A TOTAL FIRE BAN HAS BEEN DECLARED FOR BLUE MOUNTAINS TOMORROW

 

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Blue Mountains area from midnight tonight until midnight 18/12/2009. Temperatures are forecast to reach 39 degrees, Relative Humidly 18% and winds from the W/NW up to 50km/h. 

 

The fire danger rating will be severe.  A severe fire danger rating means fire can threaten suddenly and without warning and your survival is the primary consideration in any decision to “Leave Early” or “Stay and Defend”.

 

Grose Head South Fire

 

Today NSW Rural Fire Service, National Park & Wildlife Service and ACT firefighters have continued to strengthen containment lines for the Grose Head South fire. Firefighters have worked to extinguish hotspots that have been identified by aerial recognisance. The fire is now contained and there is no threat to property. Firefighters and aircraft will continue working on the fireground this evening and through tomorrow.

 

Advice

 

While there is no immediate threat to property, residents in the areas of Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi, as well as the greater Blue Mountains area should continue to monitor the situation.

 

Residents should be prepared to implement their Bush Fire Survival Plans and stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and regularly checking for updates on the RFS website or Information Line. 

 

Information

 

National Parks and Council Reserve closures

All walking trails in the Springwood Ridge, Blue Gum swamp and Shaws Ridge north of Winmalee will remain closed until further notice.  For further information on National Park Closures go to the National Parks & Wildlife Service website:

 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks

 

·         Updates on this fire and the current and the Fire Danger Rating in your area are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

·         For information on Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 

·         If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

 

Authorised by Incident Controller Supt. Tom Shirt, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.

Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

Phone     02 4784 7444
Direct      02 4784 7419
Fax         02 4784 7461
Mobile    0414 822 159
Email: Paul.McGrath@rfs.nsw.gov.au

//// NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE........ for our community

 

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[rfs-bluemountains-information] Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area

http://www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=9279&CAT_ID=76

 

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Issued at 0900hrs on 16^th December 2009

 

Grose Head South Fire

 

Current Situation

 

 

NSW Rural Fire Service, National Park & Wildlife Service and ACT firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines for the Grose Head South fire, in a remote area, 5 kilometres west of Yarramundi on Kariwoga Ridge south of the Grose River. The fire has burnt approximately 80 hectares of bushland in remote and rugged terrain. The fire is now contained and there is no threat to property. The fire danger rating for today is very high. 

 

Yesterday, Remote Area Firefighters successfully worked on mopping up and working on containment lines, assisted by water bombing aircraft. They will be deployed onto the fire ground today to patrol the edge of the fire ground and mop up hot spots and smouldering trees ahead of forecast strong and erratic winds associated with thunderstorms this afternoon.  Water bombing aircraft are continuing to support crews.

 

Heavy earth moving equipment will continue work today, clearing between the western side of Booker Road Hawkesbury Heights to the eastern side of the playing fields at St Columba's High School Winmalee as a precautionary measure as part of the overall containment strategy.

 

Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge

 

The air operations will continue to operate from Tom Hunter Park on Hunter Way, Faulconbridge. Residents around the park area will see aircraft and support vehicle movements around the area throughout today and the next few days. Tom Hunter Park will remain closed until further notice.

 

Advice

 

While there is no immediate threat to property, residents in the areas of Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi should continue to monitor the situation. Residents should remain vigilant and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

 

Residents should be prepared to implement their Bush Fire Survival Plans and stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and regularly checking for updates on the RFS website or Information Line. If you are concerned about bush fire hazards on your property, or the property adjacent to you, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) can provide advice regarding preparing your property against bush fires and what you have to do in the event of a bush fire.  

This advice is free and can be arranged by contacting your local RFS Fire Control Centre and speaking with one of the officers.

 

Weather Forecast

 

Today 16/12/09 – Cloudy at first, but clearing during the morning. NE winds to 35km/h. Maximum Temperature of 35 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity of 28%.

 

Thursday 17/12/09 – Dry. W/NW winds to 30 km/h. Maximum Temperature near 40 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 25%.

 

Friday 18/12/09 - Rain periods and chance of a thunderstorm.  SE winds 25km/h. Maximum Temperature 25 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 75%.

 

Saturday 19/12/09 – Dry. SE/SW winds 25km/h. Maximum Temperature 30 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 30%

 

Information

 

National Parks and Council Reserve closures

All walking trails in the Springwood Ridge, Blue Gum swamp and Shaws Ridge north of Winmalee will remain closed until further notice.  For further information on National Park Closures go to the National Parks & Wildlife Service website:

 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks

 

Bush Fire Survival Plan

If you live in or near the bush It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home for the threat of bush fire. You need to make the decision to either Leave Early or Stay and Defend. Regardless of your decision you must prepare your property to give you, your family and your home the best chance of survival.

 

For information on obtaining and preparing a Bush Fire Survival Plan go to the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

 

·         Updates on this fire and the current and the Fire Danger Rating in your area are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

·         For information on Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 

·         For information in relation to bush fire hazards and preparing your property contact your local Rural Fire Brigade Station or your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre.

·         If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

 

PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

 

Authorised by Incident Controller Supt. Tom Shirt, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.

Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

Phone     02 4784 7444
Direct      02 4784 7419
Fax         02 4784 7461
Mobile    0414 822 159
Email: Paul.McGrath@rfs.nsw.gov.au

//// NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE........ for our community

 

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[rfs-bluemountains-information] Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

http://www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info.cfm?CON_ID=9270&CAT_ID=76

 

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Issued at 1000hrs on 15^th December 2009

 

Grose Head South Fire

 

Current Situation

 

Favourable weather conditions today will assist NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters from Blue Mountains and National Parks & Wildlife Service to strengthen containment lines for the Grose Head South fire, in a remote area, 5 kilometres west of Yarramundi on Kariwoga Ridge south of the Grose River. The fire has burnt approximately 80 hectares of bushland in remote and rugged terrain. The fire is being controlled and there is no threat to property.

 

Yesterday’s low cloud and mist restricted operations allowing limited ground activity and no aerial operations but bought light showers and drizzle across the fire ground.

 

Currently there is no active fire along the edge of the fire ground. Remote Area Firefighters will again be deployed onto the fire ground today to patrol the edge of the fire ground and mop up hot spots and smoking trees.  Water bombing aircraft have recommended work today with aircraft being be deployed to support crews.

 

Heavy earth moving equipment will continue work today, clearing between the western side of Booker Road Hawkesbury Heights to the eastern side of the playing fields at St Columba's High School Winmalee as a precautionary measure as part of the overall containment strategy, ahead of the worsening weather on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge

 

The air operations base has moved to Tom Hunter Park on Hunter Way, Faulconbridge. Residents around the park area will see aircraft and support vehicle movements around the area throughout today and the next few days. Tom Hunter Park will remain closed until further notice.

 

Advice

 

While there is no immediate threat to property, people in the areas of Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi should continue to monitor the situation. Residents should remain vigilant and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

 

Whilst weather conditions for today are mild, the forecasted weather conditions for Wednesday & Thursday will see a return of high temperatures with low humidity and strong north to north westerly winds. Residents should be prepared to implement their Bush Fire Survival Plans and stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and regularly checking for updates on the RFS website or Information Line.

 

Weather Forecast

 

Today 15/12/09 – Cloudy with some drizzle or light showers early morning. E/NE winds to 30km/h. Maximum Temperature of 29 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity of 31%.

 

Wednesday 16/12/09 - Fine. N/NE winds to 20km/h turning N/NW overnight. Maximum Temperature of 35 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity about 30%.

 

Thursday 17/12/09 - Fine. NW winds to 30 to 40 km/h turning SW overnight. Maximum Temperature near 39 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 20%

 

Friday 18/12/09 – Rain periods and chance of a thunderstorm.  SE winds 15 to 25. Maximum Temperature 26 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 75%

 

Information

 

Unless fire conditions substantially change these updates will only be issued once per day.

 

National Parks and Council Reserve closures

All walking trails in the Springwood Ridge, Blue Gum swamp and Shaws Ridge north of Winmalee will remain closed until further notice.  For further information on National Park Closures go to the National Parks & Wildlife Service website:

 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks

 

Bush Fire Survival Plan

If you live in or near the bush It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home for the threat of bush fire. You need to make the decision to either Leave Early or Stay and Defend. Regardless of your decision you must prepare your property to give you, your family and your home the best chance of survival.

 

For information on obtaining and preparing a Bush Fire Survival Plan go to the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

 

·         Updates on this fire and the current and the Fire Danger Rating in your area are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

·         For information on Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 

·         For information in relation to bush fire hazards and preparing your property contact your local Rural Fire Brigade Station or your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre.

·         If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

 

PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

 

 

Authorised by Incident Controller Supt. Tom Shirt, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.

Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

Phone     02 4784 7444
Direct      02 4784 7419
Fax         02 4784 7461
Mobile    0414 822 159
Email: Paul.McGrath@rfs.nsw.gov.au

//// NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE........ for our community

 

This email message is intended only for the addressee(s) and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this email and any copies or links to this email completely and immediately from your system. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the NSW Rural Fire Service. 

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Information from Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre, Katoomba on Bush Fire Situation in the Blue Mountains Council area.

Issued at 1000hrs on 14^th December 2009

 

Grose Head South Fire

 

Current Situation

 

Favourable weather conditions today and tomorrow will assist NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters from Blue Mountains and National Parks & Wildlife Service to strengthen containment lines for the Grose Head South fire, in a remote area, 5 kilometres west of Yarramundi on Kariwoga Ridge south of the Grose River. The fire has burnt approximately 70 hectares of bushland in remote and rugged terrain. The fire is being controlled and there is no threat to property.

 

Currently there is no active fire along the edge of the fire ground. Remote Area Firefighters will be deployed onto the fire ground today to patrol the edge of the fire ground and mop up hot spots and smoking trees. With the forecasted change in weather conditions, light rain has been falling on the fire ground overnight and this morning.  The use of water bombing aircraft has been restricted due to low cloud and mist over the fire ground. If these conditions change, water bombing aircraft will be deployed to support crews on the fire ground and continue water bombing operations.

 

Heavy earth moving equipment will continue work today, clearing between the western side of Booker Road Hawkesbury Heights to the eastern side of the playing fields at St Columba's High School Winmalee as a precautionary measure as part of the overall containment strategy. ahead of the worsening weather on Wednesday and Thursday..

 

Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge

 

The air operations base has moved to Tom Hunter Park on Hunter Way, Faulconbridge. Residents around the park area will see aircraft and support vehicle movements around the area throughout today and the next few days. Tom Hunter Park will remain closed until further notice.

 

Advice

 

While there is no immediate threat to property, people in the areas of Hawkesbury Heights, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Winmalee and Yarramundi should continue to monitor the situation. Residents should remain vigilant and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

 

Whilst weather conditions for today and Tuesday are mild, the forecasted weather conditions for Wednesday & Thursday will see a return of high temperatures with low humidity and strong north to north westerly winds. Residents should be prepared to implement their Bush Fire Survival Plans and stay informed of current fire activity by monitoring local media and

regularly checking for updates on the RFS website or Information Line.

 

Weather Forecast

 

Today 14/12/09 - A few showers. E/SE winds to 30km/h. Maximum Temperature of 25 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity of 50%.

 

Tuesday 15/12/09 - Mostly fine apart from a possible shower in the East. SE/NE winds to 20km/h. Maximum Temperature of 30 degrees. Minimum Relative Humidity about 40%.

 

Wednesday 16/12/09 - Dry. NE/NW winds to 20km/h. Maximum Temperature near 35 and Minimum Relative Humidity near 25%

 

Thursday 17/12/09 - Dry with increasing cloud.  NW winds 35 to 45 km/h ahead of a late SW change. Maximum Temperature 39 degrees and Minimum Relative Humidity near 20%

 

Information

 

Unless fire conditions substantially change these updates will only be issued once per day.

 

National Parks and Council Reserve closures

All walking trails in the Springwood Ridge, Blue Gum swamp and Shaws Ridge north of Winmalee will remain closed until further notice.  For further information on National Park Closures go to the National Parks & Wildlife Service website:

 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks

 

Bush Fire Survival Plan

If you live in or near the bush It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home for the threat of bush fire. You need to make the decision to either Leave Early or Stay and Defend. Regardless of your decision you must prepare your property to give you, your family and your home the best chance of survival.

 

For information on obtaining and preparing a Bush Fire Survival Plan go to the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

 

·         Updates on this fire and the current and the Fire Danger Rating in your area are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737).

·         For information on Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 

·         For information in relation to bush fire hazards and preparing your property contact your local Rural Fire Brigade Station or your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre.

·         If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).

 

PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

 

Authorised by Incident Controller Supt. Tom Shirt, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.

Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

 

 

Inspector Paul McGrath
Learning & Development Officer
Blue Mountains District
NSW Rural Fire Service

Emergency Services Centre
Cnr Bathurst Rd & Valley Rd
KATOOMBA NSW 2780

 

This email message is intended only for the addressee(s) and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this email and any copies or links to this email completely and immediately from your system. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the NSW Rural Fire Service.