Information to Lithgow on Gospers Mountain Bush Fire Issued on Friday 22 November 2019 at 9am

Situation

The Gospers Mountain fire is currently approximately 170 000 hectares in size and continues to burn in the Wollemi, Yengo National Parks and the Parr State Recreation Area.

The fire is burning to the north of Colo Heights, south of Putty, east of Glen Davis and west of St Albans in the Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Singleton Local Government Areas.

Fire activity has increased on the western side of the fire, to the north west of Newnes.

Helicopters are being used for bucketing to slow the progression of the fire. Remote area firefighters are on the ground conducting firefighting operations.

Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see fire without a fire truck in attendance or you are directly threatened by fire.

Advice ·         National Park Closures in effect today until further notice: Capertree National Park Gardens of Stone National Park Mugii Murum-Ban State Conservation Area

 

If you are in the areas of Glen Davis, Newnes and Wolgan Valley implement your bush fire survival plan and continue to monitor conditions. Know what to do if the fire Deliveries or vital/emergency supplies to properties or businesses in this area may be possible by pre arrangement through the Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre on 4560 If you are in the proximity of the fire and you are not prepared – leaving early is the safest option. Seek advice as to the safest route to If you are threatened by fire, seek a safe location. This includes built up areas, well away from People with respiratory conditions who are affected by bush fire smoke should implement their health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing Information Stay up to date with the situation at rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling the NSW RFS BUSH FIRE INFORMATION LINE on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737) or via the Fires Near Me app. Animal owners can contact the Local Land Services Hotline on 1800 814 647 if you need emergency assistance or the location of the large animal welfare For information on road conditions or closures, call the RMS on 132 213 or check livetraffic.com Remember roads may be closed without warning. Community Meetings

To keep affected communities informed of the fire situation and emergency arrangements fire fighters and incident management team members will present at:

Glen Davis Community Hall, Crown Crescent Glen Davis – Saturday 23 November at 11am

Authorised by Incident Controller Superintendent Karen Hodges, Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre.

Issued by the Incident Management Team on behalf of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.