Shoalhaven Fires (Termeil Creek, Romney Park Road and Burrier) Fire Update
30 Aug 09
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is advising residents of Lake
Tabourie and Woodburn Road that the fire is expected to reach their
properties. Residents of these areas are advised to prepare their
properties for the onset of fire.
The RFS, NSWFB, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and Forests NSW (FNSW) continue to work on three fires in the Shoalhaven area.
Romney Park Road Fire
The NSW
Rural Fire Service (RFS) is advising residents of Lake Tabourie and
Woodburn Road that the fire is expected to reach their properties.
Residents of these areas are advised to prepare their properties for
the onset of fire. For information on how what to do during the onset
of bush fire click here.
Motorists and residents are advised that road closures are in place for Monkey Mountain Road at the Princes Highway and Woodburn Road at Clyde Ridge Road.
Residents of Kings Point and areas in and around Woodstock are advised that their properties may experience the effects of smoke and ash.
The RFS is advising residents of the Dolphin Point to continue to prepare their properties for the onset of fire.
People in the Potholes Road, Romney Park Road, Wheelbarrow Road, Lake Road, the Princes Highway, Bungalow Park and Burrill Lake areas are advised that a fire burning in the vicinity will continue throughout today and they should prepare for the onset of fire should it occur. For information on how what to do during the onset of bush fire click here.
Crews from the RFS and NSW Fire Brigades will be conducting property
protection as required and residents are advised to follow the advice
of firefighters. For information on what to do during the onset of a
bush fire, click here.
The
Princes Highway has been closed south of Burrill Lake. Motorists are
advised to avoid the area as the Highway may remain closed for some
time. Motorists can check the RTA website for up to date road closures and alternate routes.
Termeil Creek Fire
The
fire Termeil Creek fire started Thursday afternoon and has since
continued to burn near the Princes Highway approximately four
kilometres north of Termeil. .
There are currently no
properties under threat however residents of Termeil and surrounding
areas should make sure that their properties are prepared for the onset
of fire should it occur.
Burrier Fire
A fire that reignited Friday afternoon continues to burn in Burrier, 14 kilometres west of Nowra.
Motorists travelling on roads near these fires are urged to take care when travelling through smoke, as visibility may be reduced and fire fighters may be working on the roadside.
The Commissioner of the Rural Fire Service has declared a bushfire emergency for the Shoalhaven local government area.
Weather Forecast
The temperature is expected to be lower throughout Sunday with higher humidity however winds are expected to be strong to very strong from the west-southwest.
Residents should monitor local radio stations for further updates. Information is also available on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737). For information on what to do during the onset of a bush fire residents can click here.
Any fire without a fire truck in attendance or any request for urgent assistance should be reported to Triple Zero (000) immediately.