Major Fire Updates
Watch and Act – Hawkesbury Road Winmalee (Blue Mountains) 11/09/13 14:12
Posted: 11/09/2013
Firefighters are working to fully contain a bush fire burning in the area around Winmalee and Hawkesbury Heights in the Blue Mountains. A Watch and Act alert is in place due to an increase in winds this afternoon.
Current Situation
The fire has burnt through more than 900 hectares of bushland. The fire is not fully contained.
Gusty winds are affecting the fire and there will be an increase in fire activity.
Over 230 firefighters are working to consolidate containment lines around the fire in the Hawkesbury Road and Yellow Rock areas, including along the Nepean River. This includes backburning and the use of three waterbombing aircraft.
There were reports of a home being destroyed in the fire however it appears this property may have only sustained damage.
Hawkesbury Road is now open however smoke is causing reduced visibility. Visit www.livetraffic.com for traffic information.
Advice
Continue to stay up to date with the fire activity.
Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
Further Information
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.
If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 6pm or if the situation changes.