Information from NSW Rural Fire Service http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
ABC Newcastle is doing fire emergency updates every 30 minutes
Tune in to 1233 ABC Newcastle
Or online at radio.abc.net.au/stations/local_newcastle/live?play=true
Live Traffic updates – www.livetraffic.com – The Bucketts Way & Pacific Hwy are closed in both directions.
Current Situation
- The fire has cut the Pacific Highway and is burning on the northern side of the township of Karuah.
- The fire has spotted over the Karuah River and firefighters are in the area with the assistance of aircraft trying to extinguish these spots.
- Residents of North Arm Cove and Carrington can expect to see smoke and embers as a result of this fire.
- Residents of Karuah are advised to shelter in place as the fire front approaches.
- Firefighters and aircraft are currently working in the area.
- Residents of Nine Mile Creek Road and Nine Mile Creek are advised that firefighters are in the area and to take advice from those firefighters on the ground.
- Residents of Limeburners Creek, Swan Bay, North Arm Cove and Carrington are advised to monitor the situation closely.
- A change in wind direction is expected this afternoon between 3pm and 4pm. This change will push the fire towards Limeburners Creek.
- Pacific Highway has been closed.
Advice
- Shelter as the fire approaches.
- Under the current conditions homes can offer safety, monitor conditions and take the advice of firefighters.
- Enact your bush fire survival plan, if you do not have a plan know what it is you will do if the fire threatens.
- Be alert to burning embers.
Image from the NSW RFS
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