Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
EMERGENCY WARNING
EMERGENCY WARNING - Riches Av, Woodford (Blue Mountains LGA)
Posted:08/11/2019 14:50
A bush fire is burning in the Riches Avenue, Woodford area. The
fire is out of control.
Current Situation
The fire is burning south of the Great Western Highway, in the
Woodford area.
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.
Advice
If you are in the area around Leumeah Road, Park Road, Mona Road
and Riches Avenue seek shelter as the fire approaches. Protect
yourself from the heat of the fire.
Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a
Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire
threatens your property.
Well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during
the fire.
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.
If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe
to return to your property.
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 08/11/2019 15:20 or
if the situation changes.
RFS
Current Bushfires
08/Nov/2019 02:56 PM