Early Last night Winmalee 1A was sent to Cumberland District as part of a Strike team to assist with storm damage in the area. Crews returned around midnight.
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At 2:30pm today Winmalee Pumper responded to a …
At 2:30pm today Winmalee Pumper responded to a tree across power lines halfway down Heather Road. The area was cordoned off and residents advised to stay indoors. The lines had not fallen but there was a risk that the continuing wind might do further damage. FRNSW Lawson brigade also attended and Winmalee was released to attend to a further call.
As at 6pm the power in Heather Road was still out as the energy company removes the branch. Power should be restored shortly.
A second call to a similar situation in Singles Ridge Road was dealt with quickly and all vehicles returned to station.
Please treat fallen power lines as ALWAYS LIVE until advised otherwise by the energy company. Stay a safe distance and phone 000.
Update:
The 2:30 call was in deed to Heather Rd not Heather Glen Rd… There were also trees down near Ellison public school, Yellow Rock Road and many other locations in the region although these calls were shared between FRNSW, SES and RFS resources
2014-10-27 07:32:35
Definitely Heather Road, thanks Amy. You may be confused with the Singles Ridge Road job.
2014-10-27 07:27:35
FYI-wild weather expected again this afternoon
As of 12.55pm, wind gusts at Katoomba have been up to 72kph. Possible rain & storms this afternoon although the weather radar is not currently showing anything significant.
FYI-wild weather expected again this afternoon
Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade shared a page.
Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade shared a page.
Another big storm is brewing out west. Make …
Another big storm is brewing out west. Make sure you have everything secured before it gets here. Try not to be traveling on the roads during storms if you can avoid it. Stay safe everyone
Update:
It may swing around us and head out towards Windsor. We are going to be in a regular storm pattern over the next week so just be aware of what is going on with the weather.
2014-10-24 09:12:50
Forming over Lithgow. May by pass us. You will have to check the weather radar on the Bureau of meteorology site tomorrow to see what is happening then.
2014-10-24 09:27:58
FYI – there is very heavy smoke …
FYI – there is very heavy smoke haze around Springwood and on the GWH. Please use caution when driving in the area.
FYI Only – Winmalee 1A, Winmalee1B, Winmalee PC …
FYI Only – Winmalee 1A, Winmalee1B, Winmalee PC and numerous other Fire Appliances are currently conducting a Hazard Reduction burn in the Vicinity of Tom Hunter Park, Faulconbridge.
Smoke will be visible over the coming weekend from this burn.
Remember if you see a fire with out a fire truck in attendance please call 000 ASAP.
With the fire season on us, and the …
With the fire season on us, and the flow of information improving all the time. We encourage you all to share this page with your family and friends on Facebook. So please get sharing! Especially with anyone living in the Winmalee, Yellow Rock and Hawkesbury Heights area.
Last night Winmalee Pumper and Fire and Rescue …
Last night Winmalee Pumper and Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of power lines arching along Whitecross Rd and Pymbal St, Winmalee. Crews were is attendance for a short time, as the area was blacked out.
FYI – Winmalee RFB has now been stood …
FYI – Winmalee RFB has now been stood down from the large structural blaze at the school. There will be an emergency services presence at the scene for some time to come.