Fire Incident at Red Ridge

Fire crews assisting with a prescribed burn south of Wentworth Falls this afternoon have been called to attend a separate fire near Red Ridge Fire Trail, off Kings Tableland Road, south of Wentworth Falls.

Additional firefighting resources are currently responding to the scene to assist. Whilst the fire is not contained, there is currently no threat to property. The cause of the fire is currently listed as being suspicious and Fire Investigators will be attending the scene shortly.

Regards,

Eric.

Small Prescribed Burn south of Wentworth Falls

The National Parks and Wildlife Service, along with one crew from the NSW Rural Fire Service, are currently undertaking a small prescribed burn approximately 10km south of Wentworth Falls, along Kings Tableland. The operation should be completed by late afternoon.

Some smoke may be visible in the area.

Smoke in the lower Mountains

There is currently no bush fire activity in the Blue Mountains.
Smoke from an earlier Prescribed Burn near Glenbrook continues to drift around the lower Mountains and Penrith areas. National Parks and Wildlife crews continue to patrol the area.
Light winds are expected to blow most of the smoke away overnight, however some smoke may still be visible by morning.