NSW bushfires: Yengo and Dharug National Parks bushfires downgraded to watch and act
Conditions have eased on the Central Coast and the bushfire heading for remote communities in the Yengo and Dharug National Parks area has been downgraded to watch and act.
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Conditions have eased on the Central Coast and the bushfire heading for remote communities in the Yengo and Dharug National Parks area has been downgraded to watch and act.
Earlier on Tuesday night strong westerly winds whipped up a fire at Three Mile pushing it in the direction of remote Central Coast communities.
NSW Rural Fire Service Inspector Ben Shepherd said there had been a quick escalation of the fire in the Hawkesbury River LGA and there spot fires had sprung up in the Mangrove Creek and Lower Mangrove Areas.
Residents were sent emegency warnings to seek shelter but are now assisting firefighters to protect homes in the remote Yengo and Dharug National Parks areas.
Strong winds are causing Mangrove Mountain and surrounding areas to be blanketed in thick smoke which is also visible further east across the Central Coast.
But fireys warn winds and temperatures are expected to increase over the coming days until Friday and residents in the Mangrove Creek, Greengrove and Lower Mangrove areas should be ready and to leave early if that is their survival plan.
Residents in the areas of Mangrove Mountain should continue to monitor conditions and watch for embers and spot fires in the area.
Those in the Peats Ridge area are also being told to monitor conditions and have a plan in place if fire threatens.
Wisemans Ferry Road is closed from the Ferry, east to Mangrove Mountain.
Residents are reminded to protect themsleves from the heat of the fire by getting away if they are in the fire’s path or to wear protective clothing and footwear.
er Information
Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
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