Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

The fire is burning in Crowdy Bay National Park, and is burning in a southerly direction towards **Harrington**. 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 **Crowdy Bay National Park** and is burning in a southerly direction towards **Harrington**. - The fire is currently 140 hectares in size and is being controlled. - The fire is expected to reach the northern part of the Harrington community over the coming hours. **What you need to do** - Residents in and around the areas of **Hogan Street, Murray Street and Crowdy Street** in **Harrington** should **Prepare Now**. - 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](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/), 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 advice, check [NSW Health - Bushfires and bushfire smoke](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire/pages/default.aspx). - For information on road closures, check [Live Traffic NSW](https://www.livetraffic.com/). - Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at [Bureau of Meteorology](https://www.bom.gov.au/). Next update at 11 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM or if the situation changes.

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