Latest update for Nambucca Heads, Macksville and Stuarts Point
There is a number of bush fires burning to the west of Pacific Highway.
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Under forecast weather conditions on Tuesday, these fires will spread quickly towards the coast.
What you need to do
- If you are threatened by fire, you may not get assistance.
- If you are in the area west of the Pacific Highway, and your plan is to leave or you are not prepared, leave towards a safer location.
- Safer locations include built up areas of Bowraville, Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Scotts Head.
- If you are unable to leave, identify a safer location which may be nearby. This may include a cleared area well away from bushland, or an identified Neighbourhood Safer Place www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/nsp
- Avoid bushland areas.
- A southerly change is forecast early on Wednesday morning. This may push the fire in a northerly direction.
If you are threatened by fire
- Do not be in the path of the fire.
- Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Wear protective clothing and footwear. Cover all exposed skin.
- If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
- If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero.
Other Information
- Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
- For a list of evacuation centres open Tuesday 12 November visit https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/Pages/for-the-community/disaster-assistance/disaster-assistance.aspx.
- For a list of school closures on Tuesday 12 November visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety.
- For information on road closures, check www.livetraffic.com. Roads may be closed without warning.
