Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

EMERGENCY WARNING: Scrub Rd, Tenterfield - Shelter Now

Posted:31/10/2023 17:35

An emergency warning is in place due to a large bush fire 4km southeast of Tenterfield.

If you are east of Tenterfield and south of the Bruxner Way in the vicinity of Kochs Rd, you are at risk. Seek shelter to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.

Current Situation
A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Scrub Rd, 4km southeast of Tenterfield, and is out of control.

A wind change has impacted the fireground and the fire is now heading to the north into forested area towards the Bruxner Way.

The fire is impacting on homes and properties in the vicinty of Kochs Rd, east of Tenterfield and south of the Bruxner Way.

Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.

Firefighters and aircraft are working to protect properties in the area.

What you need to do

If you are in the area of Kochs Rd, east of Tenterfield and south of the Bruxner Way, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.

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

Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Fires Near Me, the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke, activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.

For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.

Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.

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