LOCAL Rural Fire Service brigades are battling a trio of bushfires clustered west of Macksville.
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A number of fires are also active to the immediate south in the Macleay Valley - on a testing day due to the lingering dry fuel loads and strong and erratic wind gusts.
A bushfire on Congarinni Rd, 8km from Macksville, is currently listed as out of control on the Fires Near Me app. It is at 'Advice' level.
Bushfire Alert Levels
Also listed as out of control and at Advice level is a bushfire at Whites Rd, Yarranbella, 18km from Macksville.
So too for a bush blaze on South Arm Rd at South Arm.
Fires Near Me, 3.38pm:
If you're travelling during the bush fire season, you could be affected by a fire. Bush and grass fires often cross roads and highways. Smoke can reduce visibility and roads may also be closed without warning.
If you are caught in a fire
- Call Triple Zero 000
- Park off the road in a clear area away from trees, scrub and tall grass
- Face the front of your car towards the fire
- Stay in the car below the windows to protect yourself from radiant heat
- Turn off the engine and turn on headlights and hazard lights
- Close windows and air vents
- Cover yourself with a woollen blanket
- Drink plenty of water
- Cover your mouth with a damp cloth
- Stay down until the sound of the fire has passed, carefully leave the car (it will be hot).