Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Watch and Act - Long Gully Rd, Drake (Tenterfield LGA) 2019-09-09
16:10
Posted: 2019-09-09 16:10
A bush fire is burning in the Long Gully Road, Drake area. The
fire has burnt more than 32,800 hectares and is out of
control.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in bushland south of the Bruxner Highway and
south of Drake and Tabulum, to the west of the Clarence River, in
the Girard State Forest.
The fire is burning in a north easterly direction along Long Gully
Road and Plains Station Road, towards the Bruxner Highway and the
villages of Drake and Tabulum. It is expected to reach the area of
Drake and the Bruxner Highway.
Firefighters are working with property owners along both these
roads to protect properties as the fire front approaches.
Strong winds are expected to continue today. Fallen trees and fire
may impact local roads.
Advice
If you are in the area of Drake, Ewingar, Tilbaroo and areas on
the western side of the Clarence River, put your bush fire survival
plan into action now.
Well prepared and actively defended properties can offer
protection.
Areas on the eastern side of the Clarence River should monitor
conditions closely. Ensure you know what you will do if the fire
impacts on your property.
The Bruxner Highway may be closed at short notice. Check Live
Traffic for updates.
If you live in the area but are away from your home, it may not be
safe to return to your property.
Other Information
An Evacuation Centre at Tenterfield Showgrounds, 62 Miles St,
Tenterfield is open today from 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs.
Members of the public can register their details prior to
attending the Evacuation Centre. Visit the Register Find Reunite
site at https://register.redcross.org.au and register for the
'Bushfire in Tenterfield'.
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.
RFS
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09/Sep/2019 04:16 PM