Over 50 evacuees from the Bees Nest fire west of Dorrigo are currently sheltering in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the town with many others staying with friends & family.
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An evacuation centre has been set up at the local show ground, where people are being fed and clothed.
Firefighters are continuing to work around the clock with little sleep
Related: Rallying to help fire evacuees
There is a daily list of what is needed ...
Today's needs include:
- Hay for animals is desperately needed. Beaumonts Dorrigo has offered to supply & deliver free, $29.50 bale for lucerne hay - 6657 2389
- Snack items
- Trail mix, etc
- Snap lock bags for kids
- Colouring-in paper
- Berocca or Arbonne essentials Fizz sticks
- Lip balm/chap sticks
- Soft drinks/Powerade
- Potatoes and onions
- Baked food for firefighters
The response so far has been amazing, with the centre overwhelmed with clothes yesterday after a similar call-out.
Items can be left at the Food Hub, 91 Wallace St, Macksville - it is staffed on Wednesday and Thursday, otherwise call 0414 628 739 to arrange drop-off.
