FIRE EMERGENCY IN N.Z.

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kiwijims · Guru

FIRE EMERGENCY IN N.Z.

Christchurch fire prompts hundreds of evacuations, state of emergency declared.

Hundreds of people in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have been evacuated from their homes as bushfires threaten some suburbs.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-15/christchurch-fires-prompt-hundreds-of-evacuations/8274404

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Major Fire Updates.......

Emergency Warning - Taliesin Rd, Carwoola (Palerang LGA) 2017-02-17 15:33

Posted: 2017-02-17 15:30

A grass fire is burning near Taliesin Rd, Carwoola, approximately 10 kilometres east of Queanbeyan. The fire is moving quickly in an easterly direction towards Captains Flat Road.

Current Situation

The fire is burning in the area of Captains Flat Road at Carwoola and Captains Flat.

The fire is fast moving and dangerous.

Properties are under threat along Widgiewa Road, Whiskers Creek Road, Yilgarn Road and Captains Flat Road.

Advice

If you are in the area of Hoskinstown, Rossi or Forbes Creek seek shelter it is too late to leave.

Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.

If you are in the area of Primrose Valley do not leave, as the road north is affected by fire.

Firefighters and aircraft are working on the fire.

One resident has said her home had been lost.

A firefighter was also injured in the blaze and was taken to hospital with burns.

K.J.

-- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 17th of February 2017 04:33:51 PM

msg · Guru

Thanks Jim. Phoned Son in law. About 10ks away from them. They are monitoring it.

kiwijims · Guru

msg wrote:
Thanks Jim. Phoned Son in law. About 10ks away from them. They are monitoring it.

No worries msg, Glad to be of some use. biggrin

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Christchurch fire halted as residents count losses.........

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-17/christchurch-fire-halted-as-residents-count-losses/8281056

K.J.

msg · Guru

Yes, they both work in Canberra and commute everyday and hadn't heard. Thankfully, for them, not so for others sadly, it was going east away from them. I had visions of having to go and rescue the animals.

kiwijims · Guru

Carwoola fire: Crews still working to contain blaze that destroyed homes near Queanbeyan.

Firefighters hope a change in weather conditions will help them stay on top of a major bushfire that has destroyed at least 15 homes to the east of Queanbeyan in New South Wales.

An aerial shot of a property destroyed by the Carwoola fire.

The 3,400-hectare fire is still burning about 10 kilometres east of Queanbeyan in the area of Captains Flat Road between Carwoola and Hoskinstown.

Overnight, about 100 firefighters worked to contain the blaze to the west of the old railway line in the Hoskinstown area.

There are fears that if the fire crosses the railway line, it will burn into rugged country and become more difficult to extinguish.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Monday 6 March: WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Severe Fire Danger...... is forecast for the following fire weather district:..........Gascoyne Coast .

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Fire Weather Warning
for the Goldfields and Eucla fire weather districts.

Issued at 5:40 pm WST on Friday 17 March 2017.

Weather Situation
Very hot and dry conditions with fresh north northwesterly winds.

For Saturday 18 March:

Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
Goldfields and Eucla.

If you are travelling the Nullarbor, keep an eye out for fire, if you see any smoke, report it straight away.

Take care out in the Play ground People. !!

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Smoke Alert Advice - Perth Metropolitan.........

Time of issue:03:02 PM
Date of issue: 12 May 2017

Smoke Alert for areas from Perth to Mandurah including Perth Hills in the metropolitan area

The Department of Parks and Wildlife has issued a smoke alert for the Perth metropolitan area, Perth Hills and southern suburbs to Mandurah.

The smoke is the result of a number of Parks and Wildlife prescribed burns, including a burn 10km south-east of Mundaring and a burn 30km south-east of Jarrahdale.

The smoke will be visible this afternoon and overnight and is expected to lift by tomorrow morning (Saturday 13 May 2017).

kiwijims · Guru

BUSHFIRE ADVICE..... for parts of LAKE ARGYLE in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY

ALERT LEVEL: 24TH may 2017

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Lake Argyle Road, Thompson Spring Road and Victoria Highway, in LAKE ARGYLE in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

There is no threat to lives or homes.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
The fire started near the intersection of LAKE ARGYLE ROAD and VICTORIA HIGHWAY in LAKE ARGYLE.
The fire is burning towards Thompson Spring Road and Victoria Highway.
The bushfire is moving slowly in a easterly direction.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.

K.J.

-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 24th of May 2017 03:14:38 AM

kiwijims · Guru

Bushfire ADVICE for south eastern part of Mitchell Plateau in SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY...

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people along Point Warrender Road and at Walsh Point in the area of Mitchell Plateau .

Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
The fire is burning in near Mitchell Plateau, along Port Warrender Road and Walsh Point
Avoid the area or leave immediately
A number of roads and recreation areas have been closed including:
- Port Warrender Road from the junction of Mitchell Plateau Airstrip
- Surveyors Pool day use area
- informal camps at Walsh Point and Crystal Pool areas
- Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.
K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Australian firefighters deployed to fight British Columbia blazes.............

Australia is sending 50 firefighters and Canada is deploying military aircraft to battle rapidly spreading wildfires in British Columbia that have forced 39,000 people in the Canadian province from their homes.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-18/australia-to-send-firefighters-to-battle-wild-fires-in-canada/8721024

"Good on Ya" Aussie !!!!

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Bushfire ADVICE for south western parts of EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, 5 kilometres south of the Sandfire Roadhouse, in the south western part of EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

There is no threat to lives or homes.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
The fire is burning on both sides of Great Northern Highway, 5 kilometres south of the Sandfire Roadhouse near Eighty Mile Beach.
If driving
- Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
- The bushfire is moving slowly in a westerly direction.
- It is out of control and unpredictable.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Some roads may be closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.

Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or contact the Shire of Broome.
Take care if in this area People !!!

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Caloundra fire: Authorities urge residents to leave as fast-moving grassfire burns along Bruce Highway......

Residents of a Sunshine Coast suburb have been told to leave the area immediately due to a fast-moving, uncontrolled bushfire.

Michael Lees @mikeylees
Fire on Bruce Highway near Bells Creek.
12:23 PM - Aug 18, 2017 · Bells Creek, Sunshine Coast

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The fire is burning south of the Caloundra turnoff on the Bruce Highway and is travelling towards the north-east.

At 5pm, Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) said the fire was expected to impact the suburbs of Aura and Meridian Plains in the next two hours.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-18/caloundra-residents-advised-to-leave-bruce-highway-fire/8821192"/>

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Q.L.D. BUSHFIRES UPDATE SAT 19TH / 8TH / 2017

Sunshine Coast bushfire threatening homes, locals urged to evacuate......

It is the second time in the past 24 hours that residents have been advised to leave the Little Mountain area, near Caloundra.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-19/caloundra-residents-advised-to-leave-bruce-highway-fire/8823070

kiwijims · Guru

Coalcliff: Three homes destroyed in fires fuelled by fierce winds........

Three houses have burnt down after a house fire spread to two neighbouring homes, fanned by strong winds on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Coalcliff, 25 kilometres north of Wollongong, last night.

Fourteen fire trucks battled the flames for about two hours in 70kph westerly winds.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-19/coalcliff-fires-destroy-three-homes-after-strong-winds/8823084

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

NSW Mid North coast fires: Coastal villages under threat after reports bushfire could burn for weeks.

Bushfire burning near Old Pacific Highway north east of Kempsey, NSW.

Firefighters are using water-bombing aircraft and heavy machinery in attempt to control a bushfire that is burning in inaccessible terrain and is heading toward coastal villages north-east of Kempsey in New South Wales.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-29/nsw-mid-north-coast-bushfire-could-burn-for-weeks/8852568

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Authorities warn eastern Australia to brace for above-normal risk of bushfires this summer....

Fire Avon Valley WA

Summer tourism destinations and the vast majority of Australia's population will face above-normal bushfire risk this year.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-05/southern-australia-bushfire-outlook-summer-2017/8872440

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Emergency warning for Richmond Vale blaze, near Cessnock, NSW

A bushfire is burning out of control near the NSW town of Cessnock, at Richmond Vale, with an emergency warning issued and properties under threat.

Richmond Vale fire

The fire, being fanned by 60 kilometre per hour winds, has broken containment lines and crossed Leggetts Drive and is spreading in an easterly direction.

"http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-13/fire-threatens-properties-in-richmond-vale/8940622"/>

Take care People !!

K.J.

-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 13th of September 2017 02:08:51 PM

kiwijims · Guru

BUSHFIRE ADVICE , for WODGINA and surrounding areas in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND W.A.

Time of issue: 10:12 AM
Date of issue: 24 September 2017

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, 130 kilometres south of Port Hedland, between Hillside-Woodstock Road and Yule Creek, in the Town of Port Hedland.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Time of issue: 03:14 PM
Date of issue: 24 September 2017

Bushfire ALL CLEAR for WODGINA and surrounding areas in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Nowra bushfire: Out-of-control blaze threatening properties on NSW south coast,

Several out-of-control bushfires are threatening properties and have burned more than 20 hectares of bush near Nowra on the New South Wales south coast.

A fire burning.

Smoke behind a road of houses.

Residents were told to take shelter and defend their properties if it was safe to do so.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-25/bushfire-out-of-control-at-nowra-threatening-properties/8981666

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Victorian fires: Homes, school holidaymakers come under threat from east coast bushfires,

Bushfires in Victoria's east are threatening properties, and campers heading to Cape Conran, Cabbage Tree Creek and Marlo, east of Lakes Entrance, are being urged to relocate away from the fire area.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-25/victorian-homes-school-holidaymakers-under-threat-from-bushfires/8980992

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in the Wakathuni Community, south of TOM PRICE in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
The fire is burning south of the Rio Tinto Mine Site
It is burning towards the Wakathuni Community on the Tom Price-Paraburdoo Road.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Time of issue: 05:10 PM
Date of issue: 17 October 2017

Bushfire ADVICE for north of South Coast Highway, near Churchlane Road and Deep Creek Road, in Kalgan in the City of Albany

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along South Coast Highway, Churchlane Road and Deep Creek Road in Kalgan in the City of Albany.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

BUSHFIRE ADVICE for Great Northern Highway near Sandfire Roadhouse in the SHIRE OF BROOME

Time of issue: 11:43 AM
Date of issue: 20 October 2017

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, near the Sandfire Roadhouse and parts of EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

There is no threat to lives or homes.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO:

If driving

Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

Hot summer outlook provokes bushfire danger update.......

The prediction of a hotter-than-average summer has led to an update of the national bushfire outlook, with Australia's most highly populated areas including regions around Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart facing an above-average fire risk.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-22/hot-summer-outlook-provokes-bushfire-danger-update/9179780

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

CFS on high alert with..... catastrophic fire conditions.... forecast for parts of SA

Friday January 5, 2018 - 13:09 EDT

South Australia is on bushfire watch amid very hot and dry conditions.- Audience submitted

The Country Fire Service is bracing for catastrophic fire conditions in parts of South Australia on Saturday, with temperatures expected to again rise into the 40s.

Strong north to north-westerly winds are forecast, and total fire bans are expected for 13 of the state's 15 districts.

"Some of our CFS groups and brigades actually go to active standby tomorrow, so there will be volunteers sitting at their stations ready to jump on the trucks at a moment's notice," CFS state duty commander Nik Stanley said.

"We have our aircraft fleet prepositioned around the state based on risk.

"We'll have a heightened level of presence in our regional command centres and our state command centre."

The fire risk in the Mount Lofty Ranges and the lower south-east regions is forecast to be catastrophic, with extreme or severe danger ratings in 11 other areas.

K.J.