Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Watch and Act: Currajong Park Back, Mimosa Rd (Temora LGA) MIMOSA - Prepare Now.

A grass fire is burning in area of Mimosa 18km south west of Temora. The fire is burning in a north easterly direction towards Coolamon Road and Goldfields Way.

Check and 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.

Current Situation

The fire is burning in the vicinity of Mimosa, south of Ingalba Nature Reserve and north of Mimosa Station Road, 18km south west of Temora.
The fire is burning in a north easterly direction towards Coolamon Road and the Goldfields Way.
The fire is currently around 100ha hectares in size and is not yet controlled.
What you need to do

People in the Mimosa area are advised that the fire may impact on your property. Make your final preparations now.
Fill buckets, sinks and bath tubs with water ready to put out spot fires
Block downpipes and fill your gutters with water to help stop burning embers. Do not get on the roof.
Remove items which can burn from around your home, such as furniture and door mats.
If you have firefighting equipment, get it ready now.
Put on protective clothing made of natural fibres that covers all of your skin. Wear sturdy shoes. Have plenty of drinking water available.
If you are not prepared, your safest option is to leave early.
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.
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 Hazards Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the 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.
For information on temporary school closures in your area, check School Operational Status.

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