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EMERGENCY WARNING: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire (Kyogle LGA) – Seek Shelter – Upper Horseshoe Creek 2023-10-16 17:19

Posted: 2023-10-16 17:19

A fire is burning in the Upper Horseshoe Creek area, 11km north east of Kyogle. The fire has burnt more than 64ha and is being controlled.

Current situation

The fire is burning in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd.
The fire is currently 64 hectares in size and is being controlled.
Fire activity has increased across the fireground with the fire moving in multiple directions.
Firefighters are working to protect properties in the area.

What you need to do

Sargents Rd, Horseshoe Creek Rd, and Wainwrights Rd, Horseshoe Creek

If you are in the areas of Sargents Rd, Horseshoe Creek Rd, and Wainwrights Rd, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter 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.
If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.

Barkers Vale

If you are in Barkers Vale in the areas of Twin Pines Road and Williams Rd and your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave now.
Leave towards Kyogle travelling south along Williams Rd.
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.
Wear protective clothing and footwear.
If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, it is not safe to return.

If you are threatened by fire

If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets indoors and restrain them, close all doors and windows and turn off air conditioners, keep water running if possible.
Shelter in a room on the other side of the building from the approaching fire, and one that has water and a clear exit out of the house.
Keep moving away from the fire if possible and if your building catches fire, go to an area within the building which has already burnt.
Monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers and turn sprinklers on if you have them.
Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).

Other Information

Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Fires Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke, activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.
For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.

The next update on this fire will be issued by 16/10/2023 19:18 or if the situation changes.