21 September 2011

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Information on fire activity in the Blue Mountains area

Blue Mountains Bush Fire Management Committee
 
Hazard Reduction Notification
 
Please be advised that on behalf of the Blue Mountains Bush Fire Management Committee (BMBFMC) crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Blue Mountains District (RFS) are intending to undertake Hazard Reduction (HR) burning at the following locations tonight:
 
 
Date              Wednesday 21 September 2011
Name of HR              Nioka Place
Location                Sandham Rd, BELL
Size                    19 hectares
Lead Agency             RFS
 
 
Date              Wednesday 21 September 2011
Name of HR              Porters Pass
Location                Centennial Glen Reserve, BLACKHEATH
Size                    1 hectares
Lead Agency             RFS
 
Further information regarding these activities can be found at
 
 
Information on Olympian Fire
 
Issued on 21 September 2011 at 11.00am
Situation
A fire has been burning near the backs of homes and down the escarpment at Olympian
Parade, Leura. The fire is burning in low-moderate fire danger and is being controlled by crews
from NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS), Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and National Parks
and Wildlife Service (NPWS). They will be assisted by aircraft for water bombing. A Remote
Area Firefighting Team (RAFT) will be deployed to access burning pockets at the base of the
cliff.
For their own safety, people should not enter walking trails in the area which have been closed
These fires are being treated as suspicious and the public are requested to contact Crime
Stoppers 1800 333 000 if they have noted any suspicious activity in the last 48 hours.
Specialist Fire Investigation Units are currently on scene.
Advice
• An ‘Advice’ alert level is current for this fire.
• Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.
• If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
• Action may be required. Leaving early is the safest option.
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 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au,
listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW Bush Fire Information Line on
1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)
• For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or
check www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
• For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit
.
Authorised by Incident Controller David Hoadley, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.Issued
by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire
Service.
 
Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780
 
T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461
 
 
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20 September 2011

[rfs-bluemountains-information] 10:00hrs Fire Update 20/09/2011 - Leura

Information on fire activity in the Olympian Parade, Leura area
Issued at 20 September 2011 at 10.00am
 
Situation
A bushfire is burning in the Olympian Parade, Leura area. The fire is currently 4 hectares in size and is out of control.
The fire is burning in high fire danger and is currently less than 2 hours from properties.
Under these conditions, fires can be difficult to control. Embers may be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted fire front.
Increasing strong winds are creating small areas of increased fire intensity. Fire may begin to spread rapidly and has the potential to impact on properties.
Crews from NSW RFS, FRNSW and NPWS are currently deployed for property protection should it be required. Aircraft are also being utilised for water bombing.
Advice
  • A ‘Watch and Act’ advice is current for this fire. There is a heightened level of threat.
  • Well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire.
  • Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
    •
Information
  • If your life is at risk call triple zero (000) immediately.
  • Updates on this fire are also available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling call 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)
  • For information on road conditions or closures, please call the NSW RTA on 131 700 or check www.rta.nsw.gov.au. Remember roads may be closed without warning.
  • For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit www.npws.nsw.gov.au
  • If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
    •
 
Authorised by Incident Controller Robert Vinzenz, Blue Mountains Fire Control Centre.
Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.
 
 
Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780
 
T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461
 
 
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[rfs-bluemountains-information] Fire update: Olympian Parade, Leura

Good Morning Everyone,

Crews from NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW remain on-scene at the bushfire that started yesterday afternoon near Olympian Parade at Leura. There is currently no property under threat.

A "Watch and Act" advice is current for this fire.

Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

There are currently 12 fire trucks in and around Olympian Parade, prepared to provide property protection to local homes should the fire activity increase.

A helicopter reconnisance will be launching at approximately 07:00am this morning to overfly the fire and provide ground crews with a more detailed picture of what the fire is or may be doing.

The weather forecast for today includes very strong winds, which have the potential to increase fire activity. Naturally firefighters will remain on-scene and prepared should this happen.

Fire Behaviour:
• Variable based on local conditions
Fire Intensity:
• Fires can be controlled
• Spot fires can occur close to the main fire
Fire Impact:
• Loss of life unlikely and damage to property will be limited
• Well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire

Under these conditions, fires can be difficult to control. Embers may be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.

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 http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au<http://www.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.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 10:00am or if the situation changes.

Regards,
Eric

Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780

T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au<http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au>
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16 September 2011

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Prescribed Burn Advice for 16 September 2011

Good Morning Everyone,

There will be two Hazard Reduction burns taking place that will be visible from the Blue Mountains during today.

The first is in the Wild Dog Mountains, to the south of Katoomba. Smoke will be clearly visible from Katoomba when looking between Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck. National Parks & NSW Rural Fire Service crews will be in attendance throughout the day. Map at http://tinyurl.com/3zcovbo to see where the Wild Dogs are in relation to you.

Another is in the Mulgoa area, down in the Cumberland Zone. http://tinyurl.com/6zeqvbh for a map of where Mulgoa is in relation to the rest of the Mountains.

There will also be additional burns taking place over the weekend and into next week, weather permitting. For further details, visit our website www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au and select "Blue Mountains District News" from the left-side menu.

You can also keep up-to-date with the latest by following us on twitter (@ruralfirebm) or our facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/rfs-bm-facebook).

For any and all other enquiries, give us a call at the District Office on 02 4784 7444

Stay safe,

Eric.


Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780

T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au

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05 September 2011

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Prescribed Burn Advice for 6 September 2011 - Megalong Valley

We wish to advise that a fuel management burn (also called a prescribed burn or hazard reduction) is proposed for the Megalong Valley area this Tuesday. This will consist of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce the bush fire fuel and assist in reducing the intensity and adverse impact of bush fires in extreme weather conditions.
The prescribed burning will be undertaken by the NSW Rural Fire Service subject to weather conditions. The burn is scheduled for the following day at the following location:
Date            Tuesday 6th September 2011             
Location        Megalong Valley Reserve, Megalong Valley Rd, Megalong Valley   
 
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the following: 
  • Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
  • Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
  • Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
  • Remove washing from clotheslines
  • Ensure pets have a protected area
  • If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on
  • If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice
Avoid approaching this area for some time after the completion of the hazard reduction as there may be falling limbs and trees as well as hot ash. Consult your local brigade for advice on conditions.
A Community Liaison Officer will be in attendance.
Should any further information be required, please contact the District Office at Katoomba on 4784 7444 between 9:00am and 4:30pm. You can also obtain additional information on prescribed burning and property preparedness by accessing the NSW Rural Fire Service website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
 
 
 
 
Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780
 
T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461
 
 
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01 September 2011

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Correction

Hi again,
 
Sorry for the confusion. The prescribed burn is in Warrimoo on the 3rd.
 
That’s what happens when you forget to proof-read your emails.
 
Eric.
 
Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780
 
T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461
 
 
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Prescribed burn advice for 3 September 2011 - Warrimoo


Good Morning everyone,
We wish to advise that a fuel management burn (also called a prescribed burn or hazard reduction) is proposed for the Hazelbrook area this weekend. This will consist of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce the bush fire fuel and assist in reducing the intensity and adverse impact of bush fires in extreme weather conditions.
The prescribed burning will be undertaken by the NSW Rural Fire Service subject to weather conditions. The burn is scheduled for the following day at the following location:
Date            Saturday 3rd September 2011            
Location        Cross St, Warrimoo     
Fire & Rescue NSW will also be in attendance.
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the following: 
  • Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
  • Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
  • Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
  • Remove washing from clotheslines
  • Ensure pets have a protected area
  • If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on
  • If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice
Avoid approaching this area for some time after the completion of the hazard reduction as there may be falling limbs and trees as well as hot ash. Consult your local brigade for advice on conditions.
A Community Liaison Officer will be in attendance.
Should any further information be required, please contact the District Office at Katoomba on 4784 7444 between 9:00am and 4:30pm. You can also obtain additional information on prescribed burning and property preparedness by accessing the NSW Rural Fire Service website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Inspector Eric Berry
Community Safety Officer
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         
Blue Mountains District
Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads
Katoomba NSW 2780
T: 02 4784 7444
M: 0414 195 615
F: 02 4784 7461
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