Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Watch and Act - Gulf Rd (Tenterfield LGA)
Posted:10/11/2019 18:02
A bush fire is burning in the Gulf Road, Torrington area. The fire
has burnt more than 54,200 hectares and is out of control.
Current Situation
The fire has impacted the town of Torrington.
The New England Highway has reopened between Tenterfield and
Deepwater at reduced speeds.
Advice
If you are in Torrington Road and McGowans Road, watch out for
smoke and embers.
If you are in the areas of Torrington, Stannum, Bolivia Hill,
Silent Grove and Pyes Creek Road near the New England Highway,
monitor conditions. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare
for a bush fire in your area.
If your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave early if
the path is clear.
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 10/11/2019 20:00 or
if the situation changes.
RFS
Current Bushfires
10/Nov/2019 06:33 PM