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.
RFS
Current Bushfires
31/Oct/2023 06:43 AM