STOCKINBINGAL BUSHFIRE - Emergency Warning - Smiths Lane Fire (Temora LGA)
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STOCKINBINGAL BUSHFIRE - Emergency Warning - Smiths Lane Fire (Temora LGA)
Emergency Warning - Smiths Lane Fire (Temora LGA) 04/12/13 18:46
Posted: 04/12/2013
A grass fire is burning in the Smiths Lane, Springdale area and to the west of Stockinbingal. The fire is currently 3200 hectares in size and is out of control.
Current Situation
A southerly change has now moved across the fireground and is pushing the fire in a northerly direction towards the township of Stockinbingal. Whilst the township is not currently under threat the fire may reach Stockinbingal by 7:30pm.
An emergency alert text message is being sent to residents in the Stockinbingal area.
The Burley Griffin Way west of Stockinbingal has now been closed.
NSW RFS crews working to protect homes in the area and are being further assisted by 6 waterbombing aircraft.
Under these conditions, fires are uncontrollable and move quickly. Embers will be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires that will move quickly and in different directions. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Advice
Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
Take advice from firefighters.
Well prepared, actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire.
Other Information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 04/12/2013 20:30 or if the situation changes.
For those unfamiliar with the area, the fire is currently located between Temora, Cootamundra and Harden. Roughly 100km to the north of Wagga Wagga (as the crow flies) and approx 50km to the north of Junee.
Posted: 04/12/2013
A grass fire is burning in the Smiths Lane, Springdale area and to the west of Stockinbingal. The fire is currently 3200 hectares in size and is out of control.
Current Situation
A southerly change has now moved across the fireground and is pushing the fire in a northerly direction towards the township of Stockinbingal. Whilst the township is not currently under threat the fire may reach Stockinbingal by 7:30pm.
An emergency alert text message is being sent to residents in the Stockinbingal area.
The Burley Griffin Way west of Stockinbingal has now been closed.
NSW RFS crews working to protect homes in the area and are being further assisted by 6 waterbombing aircraft.
Under these conditions, fires are uncontrollable and move quickly. Embers will be blown ahead of the fire, creating spot fires that will move quickly and in different directions. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Advice
Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
Take advice from firefighters.
Well prepared, actively defended homes can offer safety during the fire.
Other Information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 04/12/2013 20:30 or if the situation changes.
For those unfamiliar with the area, the fire is currently located between Temora, Cootamundra and Harden. Roughly 100km to the north of Wagga Wagga (as the crow flies) and approx 50km to the north of Junee.
