Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Emergency Warning: Kangaroo Creek Rd Fire, Coutts Crossing
(Clarence Valley LGA) - Seek Shelter Now
Posted:02/10/2025 16:35
An emergency warning is in place for residents in the area of
Lower Kangaroo Creek, six kilometres south of Coutts Crossing, due
to a fast-moving bush fire. If you are in the vicinity of Bettong
Drive, Middle Creek Road, and Lower Kangaroo Creek Road between
Bettong Drive and Middle Creek Road, you are at risk. Seek shelter
now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire. It
is too late to leave.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in the vicinity of Kangaroo Creek Road and
Kangaroo River.
It is burning in an east and south easterly direction towards
Middle Creek Road.
Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working to protect
homes and infrastructure in the vicinity of Kangaroo Creek Road,
and to slow the spread of the fire.
The fire is moving quickly through grasslands and into
bushland.
What you need to do
If you are in the area of Bettong Drive, Middle Creek Road, and
Lower Kangaroo Creek Road between Bettong Drive and Middle Creek
Road, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches, in a solid structure
such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the
fire.
Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively
monitor the situation.
A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby.
Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there
are no other options.
If you planned to visit the area or live in the area but are away
from home, do not return.
If you are threatened by fire
If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure such as a
house to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets indoors and restrain them, close all doors and windows
and turn off air conditioners, keep water running if
possible.
Shelter in a room on the other side of the building from the
approaching fire, and one that has water and a clear exit out of
the house.
Monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers
and turn sprinklers on if you have them.
Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be
unstable and fall.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Other Information
Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Hazards
Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or
by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679
737.
If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke,
activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if
necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing
windows.
For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of
Meteorology.
For information on temporary school closures in your area, check
School Operati
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