NSWRFS BlueMountains

New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Blue Mountains District

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Fire Danger Rating for Friday 18 January 2019 is VERY HIGH.

A Total Fire Ban has been declared from 00:01 h - 23:59 h 18 January 2019.

All permits in the Blue Mountains LGA are suspended.
If you see... https://t.co/9YTyZjpYn4

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There have been a number of calls to smoke sightings around the lower mountains. The smoke is smoke drift from the fire at Londonderry. If you see an unattended fire, please call 000.

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As a result of thunderstorms earlier this afternoon, we have had several units responding to reports of fires in the Upper Mountains and the Megalong Valley. There is no property under threat and there... https://t.co/EzzAEVFNw3

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***THERE IS NO FIRE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS***

Several residents have reported receiving an emergency warning alert through Google Alerts. This has occurred after a test event was entered into the live... https://t.co/NOHti23mu1

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Congratulations to the graduating cadets from Wycliffe Christian College. A big Thanks to Shayne Mallard MP for coming along and speaking with the cadets and handing out the certificates.

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A big thanks to Katoomba High School - Official for hosting one of the Senior School Cadets Programs this year. One of three that have been ran in the district this year. Also a big thanks to South Katoomba RFB... https://t.co/QDlIo4nbgj

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Firefighters from the NPWS continue to work on the Browns Ridge fire in the Grose Valley approximately 9 km North of Faulconbridge.
There are reports of rain falling across the fire ground which is... https://t.co/n66JigN7QH

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Firefighters from the NSW RFS & NPWS continue to work on the Browns Ridge fire burning in the Grose Valley approximately 9 km North of Faulconbridge.
Due to rugged and inaccessible terrain, remote area... https://t.co/o9GZLpWvvZ

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Crews are currently on scene at a fire within the Blue Mountains National Park, South of Wentworth Falls. This fire is approximately 1/2 acre in size and crews are being supported by a helicopter.

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Crews from NPWS and RFS are currently responding to a fire south of Woodford. There is no threat to properties at this time.

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There is a fire currently burning South of Berambing in remote bushland. It is approximately 1/2 acre in size. There are water bombing helicopters in the area

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The fire at Glenbrook is now out crews will continue to patrol the area.

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Crews from Glenbrook, Blaxland and Faulconbridge are currently on site of grass alight near the RAAF Base at Glenbrook. The situation is under control.

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***Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) 02 November 2018***
The Fire Danger Rating for the Greater Sydney Region (including the Blue Mountains): VERY HIGH

A total fire ban has been declared from 00:01 hrs until 23:59 hrs 02... https://t.co/t14JTmZ4zn

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This morning the NSW RFS Blue Mountains District Office hosted a Mental Health Awareness morning tea as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

The aim is to promote the importance of early intervention... https://t.co/MPSBKyl7Z1

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Congratulations to the Valley Heights Rural Fire Brigade members on receiving their National and Long Service Medals on Saturday.

10 members received medals with a total of 185 Years of service to the... https://t.co/tQ4lqn4AYE

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***For Your Information***

The NSW RFS will be conducting some aviation drills around the St Columba's High School tomorrow, Saturday 06 October 2018.

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There is currently smoke sighting being investigated near Cascade Street Lawson.

Fire is currently contained in the industrial area, appears to be tyres on fire, it is not burning in the bush.

Fire + Rescue and RFS crews are working to extinguish.

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You may see smoke coming from the location of Mt Solitary, NPWS are currently investigating.

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With the Bushfire Danger Period in the Blue Mountains starting on 01 September 2018, please have a read of the attached fact sheets.