Tambaroora: Hazardous bush fires sparks emergency warning

Firefighters have warned residents in the state’s central west that it is too late to leave their homes as the blaze threatens properties. See the latest.

NSW Rural Fire Service.

Firefighters are battling an out of control blaze in the state’s central west, with residents being told it is too late to leave their homes.

With hot and dry conditions affecting NSW, firefighters are working to contain over 40 fires. Crews are being supported by aircraft, including large air tankers. This footage from earlier today shows the #NSWRFS LAT “Marie Bashir” working on the Alpha Rd Fire at Tambaroora. pic.twitter.com/2Ub3t9o9CW

— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) March 6, 2023

NSW Rural Fire Service have called an emergency warning level to an “out of control” rapid fire on Alpha Road near Tambaroora.

EMERGENCY WARNING
Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)
A bush fire in the Pyramul Creek area is burning towards Alpha Rd, Hill End Rd and Hill End.
Residents in Hill End, Maitland Camp and Sallys Flat should be aware of ember attack which may start spot fires. #NSWRFSpic.twitter.com/nDRVFtEtEK

— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) March 6, 2023

The fire is currently burning 267 hectares in a southerly direction towards Hill End.

The emergency fire on Alpha Road near Tamboroora. Photo: HazardsNearMe

NSWRFS has warned residents that it is “too late to leave” and they should “seek shelter as the fire approaches”.

“Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front,” the warning said.

“If you are in the Hill End, Maitland Camp and Sallys Flat areas, be aware of embers.

These embers may be blown ahead of the main fire front and may start new fires.”

Firefighters and aircraft with large aerial tankers are currently working in the area.

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