We have just received an advice about a new fire burning out of control in the Pokolbin State Forrest, the fire is appoximenly 1ha in size, at this stage the fire remains at Advice level is not currently threating lives or properties. If you are...
Nsw fires 2019
Between 9pm and 8am on Sunday the 24th of November an unknown person or persons has attempted to break in into station 444 Fire And Rescue, they have unsuccessfully tried to smash in the door. Fire and Rescue station 444 Singleton have left a cheeky...
Pokolbin RFS are very grateful for the many donations received over the past week by individuals and local businesses, Pokolbin RFS have put in more than 200 man hours over the past few weeks protecting the Hunter Valley from bush and grass fires Without donations...
Last nights lighting storms have sparked a number of new fires in nsw and around the Hunter with the largest fire to west of Howes Valley just north of Putty. New fires burning out of control in or close to thr Hunter. Howels Valley Werong...
Thunderstorms are creating difficult conditions for firefighters at the Gospers Mountain bush fire burning in the Hawkesbury area. Lightning strikes have been detected. These conditions can be dangerous because the fire can create its own weather system, with erratic winds and lightning which may start...
We have obtained 5 frightening images of the Gospers Mountain Fire from the Glen Alice area showing the mammoth task fire fighters in containing this mega fire. The Gospers Mountain Fire is still burning out of control and has destroyed 1 house near Colo Heights...
There were 2 fire’s in the Hunter Valley overnight at around 130am Pokolbin RFS responded to grass a fire on Broke RD, Crews were confronted with a fast moving grass fire with flames reaching 5 meters in height Central RFS, North Rothbury Rothbury and Greta...
We are expecting some rain to fall on the Gospers Mountain fire with a late shower producing less than 1mm of rain. Saturday we are expecting a late thunderstorm that should drop between 1mm to 5mm of rain, this thunderstorm could do more harm than...
Fire activity has increased in the area of Colo Heights. Firefighters are working to protect properties that are under threat. If you are in the area of Colo Heights take shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire as it...
Fire fighters have been working around the clock putting in containment lines and back burning to protect properties and lives from the Gospers mountain fire. A big shoutout to the Grey Gum Cafe who have been providing free meals for fires as they work around...
Update Fire has been extinguish and poses no further threat. Crews are currently responding to a grass fire has broken out near trappaurd rd South Maitland, stay tuned for more details.
Watch and Act: Gospers Mountain (Lithgow and Hawkesbury) Fire activity is increasing on the western side of the fire, towards Colo Heights. If you are in the areas of Glen Davis, Newnes, Glen Alice or Putty Valley, Yengo Drive area, monitor conditions. Follow your bush...
350 people attend community bushfire meeting at Corranbong RFS yesterday afternoon for the bushfire meeting, so many people they had to run sessions. The amount people who are attending such meetings just shows how serious people are taking the fire danger this season. Key points...
A total Fire Ban comes into affect from 12am Tuesday the 19th of November for the greater Hunter region, with parts of the Hunter to see temptures rise above 38c. The rural fire service has raised the fire danger rating to severe and asking everybody...
A small grass fire broken out in Greta, fire crews are in attendance, no additional infomation at this stage. Keep up to date with fires near me app
Late yesterday day afternoon the Gospers Moutain fire threatened the famous Grey Gums Cafe on the putty rd, Fire Crews have once again done an astonishing job of protecting property and lives. 4 incredible photos from behind the Grey Gums Cafe Photo Credit Grey Gums...
Around 7.50pm Thursday 14th November Police stopped a 33yr old male at Cessnock for traffic matters. At the time the male was wearing a NSW Fire rescue uniform. Due to the recent bush fire conditions police made inquiries which revealed the male had his employment...
A total fire ban has been issues today spite cooler conditions with a light southly breeze today should give fire crews the time to strengthen containment lines around the Gospers Moutain fire. but the fire service is taking no chances for new fires starting up...
Crews are responding to a grass fire on John Renshaw Drive We post more information as this incident unfolds.
Cooranbong and surrounds please are currently experiencing ash fall from the sky with burnt leaves and ash travelling from Gospers Mountain fire directly to our west. Martinsville Rural Fire Brigade Information night Residents are being encouraged to come down and discuss this fire on Monday...