The Mid Coast has experienced a prolonged period of very high fire danger with numerous bush fires burning across the region. And conditions are expected to worsen over the October long weekend.
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Local fire fighters who have worked hard for weeks are now supported by Strike Teams from across the state.
On Friday, September 29, crews will be consolidating containment lines, ahead of forecast worsening fire weather over this long weekend.
“Fire fighters are working tirelessly in preparation for tomorrows forecast fire conditions,” says Superintendent Kam Baker, District Manager for the Mid Coast NSW Rural Fire Service.
The NSW RFS is appealing for the community to be vigilant over the long weekend.
Superintendent Baker said with so many fires already burning, the last thing they need is new fires that can be prevented.
“We need the community to take all precautions this weekend,” he said.
“With so many travellers and campers filling camp grounds this weekend open campfires present the risk of new ignitions. Because it’s just so dry there should be no open campfires this weekend, and residents should avoid activities that might spark a fire such as slashing or mowing.”
Solid fuel fire bans are in place for State Forests and National Parks. Campgrounds across the region will be actively patrolled across the weekend to enforce these bans.
Fire fighters supported by aircraft yesterday gained the upper hand on a number of fires including the Hacks River, Afflecks, Blackbutt, Farrells and Thunderbolts Fires.
Today efforts will be focused on establishing and strengthening containment lines at the Mount George Fire to the west of Wingham, the Belbora Fire to the north east of Gloucester, and the Innes View Road Fire west of Laurieton.
The Skinks Trail Fire is also burning in the isolated Willi Willi National Park south west of Kempsey. There are no threats to property, but is likely to see the closure of the Hastings Forest Way with fire fighters working from the road. Monitor livetraffic.com for updates. Travellers and residents should be ready to implement their bush fire survival plan.
If you don’t have a plan visit myfireplan.com.au and know what you will do if a fire threatens.
Monitor the situation closely and keep key information available.
Download the Fires Near Me application available on Android and IOS from the App Store and visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
