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).
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