Information on fire activity in the Wollemi National Park

Issued at 30 October 2019 4:00pm

Situation

A bushfire is currently burning in the Wollemi National Park, in the vicinity of Gospers Mountain, adjacent to the Running Stream. The fire is burning in a very remote area of the National Park within forested areas and has burnt approximately 3,400ha of National Park and a small area of private property. The fire is burning slowly in all directions along very steep terrain and is east of Coorongooba Creek, north of Capertee River, west of Wollemi Creek and south of Ovens Creek. Fire fighting crews from National Parks & Wildlife Service and NSW Rural Fire Service are working to control the spread of the large fire and keep it away from any populated areas. The crews are being supported by numerous aircraft and dozers to control the fire.

Advice

People are requested to avoid going to the area so as to avoid impeding fire fighting operations. Coorongooba Campground has been closed. Residents and visitors to the areas of Glen Davis, Capertee Valley, Ilford, Newnes, Wolgan Valley and Putty may experience smoke in the area throughout the coming days. People with health issues should take appropriate precautions, such as staying indoors and closing all windows and doors to protect themselves from smoke. Residents and visitors to this area are encouraged to keep up to date with the fire situation and review your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Information

The location and status of this fire is available via the Fires Near Me app. Updates on this fire are also available at rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737). For information on closures of National Parks associated with this fire, please visit npws.nsw.gov.au If you need to report a new fire or require urgent assistance, dial Triple Zero (000)

Download map of Running Stream Fire Gospers Mtn

Authorised by Incident Controller Michael Sharp, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Rylstone Office