Major Fire Updates
Updated: 4:30pm - Firefighters are currently holding the fire along Tomago Rd. The fire has now been downgraded to a Watch & Act alert level. Those in the vicinity should continue to monitor conditions.
EMERGENCY WARNING: OLD PUNT RD, TOMAGO, Port Stephens LGA - Shelter Now - Westrac Drive and Tomago Road 02/09/2024 15:20
Posted: 02/09/2024 15:20
Latest info see
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=12074
A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Old Punt Road approximately 3km south of Heatherbrae. The fire is burning in an easterly direction towards the Tomago Road. The fire has burnt through 9 hectares and is yet to be controlled. People in the vicinity of Tomago Road and Westrac Drive are advised to seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.
Current Situation
The fire is burning in an easterly direction under westerly from Old Punt Road towards Tomago Road.
People along Tomago Road and Westrac Drive are advised to shelter now.
The fire has spotted within 100m of Tomago Road and is expected to impact on homes in the Tomago Rd, Westrac Drive area within the hour.
Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.
Tomago Road has been closed at the intersection of Cabbage Tree Road and Masonite Road and the Old Punt Road roundabout.
What you need to do
If you are in the area of Tomago Road and Westrac Drive, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches, in a solid structure such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the fire.
Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively monitor the situation.
A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
If you pla
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