Major Fire Update – Tingha Plateau
Updates are provided regularly via the NSW Rural Fire Services website and the Fires Near Me app.
Latest Update
This latest update was taken from the NSW Rural Fire Services website on 25/02/2019 16:00.
Major Fire Update – Advice – The Tingha Plateau bush fire has burnt more than 23,529ha and is contained. Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and know what they will do if the situation changes. (What is an Advice Warning?)
Today’s Fire Danger Rating
Tuesday, 26th February 2019
This information was taken from the NSW RFS website and further information on these ratings can be found at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
Fire Danger Rating: High
Total Fire Ban: No
Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the consequences of a fire if one was to start. The higher the fire danger, the more dangerous the conditions. You should use the Fire Danger Ratings as a trigger to take action.
Bush Fire Assistance
People impacted by the Tingha Plateau Fires are encouraged to visit the Recovery Assistance Point at the Tingha Sports & Recreation Club on New Valley Road, Tingha.
Disaster Welfare Services, Local Land Services, Council and Rural Mental Health Services will be available at this location to provide assistance and information.
For opening hours and further information on assistance that may be available to you, please visit our Bush Fire Assistance webpage.
OTHER INFORMATION
- > If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- > If you notice an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- > Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
- > If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
- > For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
