Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
EMERGENCY WARNING: Barton St, Scone (Upper Hunter LGA) - Shelter
Now: Segenhoe 2023-10-22 13:55
Posted: 2023-10-22 13:55
A fire is burning on the eastern edge of the Scone township,
heading in an easterly direction towards Segenhoe. If you are in
the vicinity of Segenhoe, shelter now.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in an easterly direction towards
Segenhoe.
If you are in the vicinity of Segenhoe, shelter now.
Firefighters and aircraft are working in the area.
What you need to do
If you are in the vicinity of Segenhoe, your life is at risk. Seek
shelter to protect yourself from the fire.
Seek shelter 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.
Keep moving away from the fire if possible and if your building
catches fire, go to an area within the building which has already
burnt.
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
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22/Oct/2023 03:07 AM