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Local Fires Contained – Wednesday 30th October

 

From the RFS Website. There will be no more updates on these fires, as they have been contained. What a relief!

And so much thanks is due to the Rural Fire Brigade in this region – and all the others who came to help from near and far in whatever capacity they could.

Yesterday’s rain certainly was welcome. It may have been only 11 mm but every little bit helps!

 

Advice – State Mine Fire (Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains) 29/10/13 10:50

Posted: 29/10/2013
Crews have now contained in the area around the Bells Line of Road.

Current Situation

The State Mine Fire started on Wednesday 16 October 2013 near Lithgow and burnt 52,813ha. Crews continue to patrol the area and ensure the fire remains contained.

Smoke may still be visble in the area. Residents should only contact Triple Zero (000) if they see an unattended fire.

Advice
Impact Assessment Teams have been undertaking assessments of fire damaged property in the Blue Mountains, checking for hazards such as asbestos and other contaminants, the structural integrity of buildings and trees, and other safety issues.
Road Closures
Please be aware that road closures may occur without notice as crews remove unsafe trees. Roads may be closed for an undetermined length of time. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas.
  • Mt Wilson Road from Bells Line of Road Intersection Open for Residents Only.
  • Winmalee – Singles Ridge Road Open for Residents Only
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com.au or call 132 701.

Other Information

  • 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 RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
  • Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here.

This is the final update for this fire. 

Advice – Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 29/10/13 13:02

Posted: 29/10/2013
Due to the great work of firefighters the Mt York Rd Fire has been contained.

Current Situation

After starting on the 17th October, firefighters were able to contain this fire at 10:30 am yesterday morning after it burnt out motre than 8,000 hectares of bush land.
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Firefighters will continue to extinguish any burning trees or logs on the edges of containment lines, this may result in some smoke stillbeing visible across the fireground.
Advice
The public are reminded to be careful when entering the fireground as fire affected trees may fall without notice.
Residents should only contact Triple Zero (000) if they see an unattended fire.
Road Closures
  • Mt Wilson Road from Bells Line of Road Intersection Open for Residents Only.
  • Winmalee – Singles Ridge Road Open for Residents Only
The Great Western Highway is currently open.
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com.au or call 132 701.
Public Transport Closures
For the latest public transport information visit www.131500.com.au or call 131 500.
Other Information
  • 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 RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
  • Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is available here.

This will be the final update for this fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Comments

  1. Angie P
    30 October, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for all your information over the last few weeks. Glad Hartley and the surrounds are safe again.
    🙂 Angela Perry

    • Greenoak
      31 October, 2013 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Angela for your good thoughts. This emergency is over, but the summer has not yet begun. Only good, steady, soaking rain will make us feel really safe from this drought and these fires!

  2. Joan & Tom Kent
    30 October, 2013 at 9:33 am

    What’s this complaining about only 11ml of rain – we got 5.1ml and it’s precious! What a relief – thanks to all the firies and to Greenoak for keeping us informed.

    • Greenoak
      31 October, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Every little bit helps, but we need to keep the rain dancing going. It will take at least 4 inches (100ml) to make an appreciable difference to the condition of the land, and quench the thirst of these poor struggling trees!

  3. Liz
    30 October, 2013 at 9:04 am

    That’s wonderful news! The firies and all their support people have done an incredible job..am visualising lots more rain for the valley now…:)

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