Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Emergency Warning - Crestwood Drive Fire, Lake Cathie area (Port
Macquarie LGA)
Posted:29/10/2019 14:45
A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Lake Innes, Port
Macquarie. The fire is more than 1500 hectares in size and is out
of control.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in the area of Lake Innes and Lake Cathie,
south of Port Macquarie.
The fire has breached containment lines and is moving quickly in a
southerly direction.
Strong north easterly winds are blowing smoke and embers well
ahead of the main fire creating numerous spot fires. Spot fires
have started to the west of Lake Cathie village, and in the area of
Lake Innes Nature Reserve.
Firefighters and aircraft are working to slow the spread of the
fire and protect properties in the area.
Advice
Numerous spot fires are starting ahead of the main fire
front.
If you are in the area of Lake Cathie, Long Point or Bonny Hills,
watch for burning embers. These embers may start spot fires ahead
of the main fire front. If the fire threatens your location, seek
shelter immediately to protect yourself from the heat of the
fire.
If you are in the area of Kew, Kendall, Herons Creek and Bob's
Creek, monitor conditions. Be aware of smoke and embers which may
be blown from the fire.
Houston Mitchell Drive is closed between the Pacific Highway and
Lake Cathie.
If you are not in the area, it may not be safe to return as roads
can be closed at short notice.
Emergency Alert telephone warning messages are being sent to
phones in the area.
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, listening to your local radio
station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on
1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without
warning.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 29/10/2019 15:15 or
if the situation changes.
RFS
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29/Oct/2019 03:01 PM