Winmalee 1 Alpha and crew have returned from the fire at Katoomba. Winmalee 1 Alpha will return early tomorrow Morning to the fire, with a fresh crew.

At 0115 this morning Winmalee pumper and rescue pump 445 responded to a bin alight on Whitecross road. Upon investigation a salvation army bin was alight in coles carpark. Crews extinguished the fire.

Crews from Winmalee have now been stood down for the night. Winmalee will be back on the fire line tomorrow morning.

FYI Only-
A large bush fire is burning around the Cahill lookout area in Katoomba. There is an emergency warning in place for this fire. Winmalee 1A and 1B with numerous other fire appliances are on scene.

Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade shared a link.

Please be aware that strong winds are coming in ahead of the southerly change.

FYI ONLY (Linden area Incident) –
Small bush fire, crews have contained the fire and crews are mopping up, blacking out. This fire is at Advise level.

FYI ONLY (Incident in Katoomba) –
There is currently multiple units on seen at fire near Cahills Lookout. If you know anyone living in that area please share with them, so they are aware.
This Fire is at Advice now.
This fire had been contained.

Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade sends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and the CFS during this difficult time, following the death of a CFS Firefighter.

FYI Only – Tomorrow Saturday 1/11 has been declared a Total Fire Ban in areas including the Greater Sydney Region a Fire Weather Warning has also been issued.
The fire danger rating will be Very High.