A bush fire is burning north of Ebor and to the north west of Dorrigo. The fire is currently more than 66,500 hectares and is out of control.
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Conditions on the fire ground have eased and the alert status of the fire has been downgraded to advise.
Firefighters remain on scene to continue to protect properties in the area. Firefighters continue protecting properties in the area.
If you are in the areas of Billys Creek, Tyringham, Marengo, Moonpar, Dundarrabin or Bostobrick, put your bush fire survival plan into action. Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
The fire is currently more than 66,500 hectares. The fire is burning towards homes and properties in the Billys' Creek area, on the northern side of the fire.
Firefighters and aircraft are working to protect homes in the area.
If you are in the area of Billys' Creek, seek shelter as the fire front arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
An emergency warning is in place for the Bees Nest bush fire, due to the fire breaching containment lines.
Firefighters and aircraft are working to protect homes in the area.
Strong winds are currently affecting the area. This will continue to push the fire in a north easterly direction.
If you are in the area of Billys' Creek, seek shelter as the fire front arrives. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If you are in the areas of Tyringham, Marengo, Moonpar, Dundarrabin or Bostobrick, follow your bush fire survival plan into action.
Fire and fallen trees may continue to impact a number of local roads. Follow the directions of firefighters.
Landholders should not use fire or conduct their own backburns. This puts you and firefighters in danger.
Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - Active wildfire impacting entire park. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000).
The closed areas are: Ebor Falls, Chaelundi campground, Dalmorton campground, Misty Creek lookout, Escarpment walk, The section of Bicentennial National trail. This closure may be extended and any extension. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Other Information
- An evacuation centre at Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, Dorrigo is open today from 8am to 8pm.
- Smoke from this fire may be affecting the areas of Dorrigo and Coffs Harbour.
- 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.
- For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
