Today was thankfully quiet in Winmalee and Surrounds. Crews from Mountain Brigades were out Patrolling the fire at Greens Rd.
But still please be vigilant we are in for a few more days of high Temperatures.

For those residents closer to Springwood and surrounds you can also get the current weather from the BMCC website http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/weather/springwood
(Substitute Katoomba if you live further up the Mountains)

Here are the rules regarding Total Fire Ban, please read carefully, and share with all your facebook friends.

FYI – Today the Friday 21st November 2014 has been declared a Total Fire Ban for the Greater Sydney Region, which includes the Blue Mountains. The Fire danger rating will be Severe.

Make sure you like – Springwood Fire & Rescue NSW.
Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade shares an excellent working relationship with Springwood Fire & Rescue.

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FYI – The Fire is now classed as contained. Winmalee RFB has been stood down. A small number of units will remain in attendance Patrolling the fire.
Thanks for all the support and kind words of encouragement over the weekend.

Winmalee RFB along with numerous other fire brigades have spent the day back burning and mopping up.
Both Winmalee RFB trucks have been stood down and have returned for a quick truck overhaul, then we will be back out again for the night shift tonight.

Latest Fire map of the Greens Rd Incident. Last night crews undertook backburning around numerous properties in the close proximity of the fire.

Apologies for last- the fire had been downgraded to Watch an Act. Residents should continue to monitor their property and fire related information found on the NSWRFS website.