LAKE MUNMORAH FIRE: THREATENING CATHERINE HILL BAY, MURRAYS BEACH, CAVES BEACH
There are reports of several large explosions after a bushfire hit a fuel storage area at Lake Munmorah, south of Swansea.
The fire is moving in easterly direction threatening Catherine Hill Bay. An Emergency Alert telephone message has been sent.
An Emergency Alert message being sent to Murrays Beach & Caves Beach. Leave now if not prepared Head north to Swansea.
For the latest information and warnings from fire authorities, head to the Rural Fire Service website.
http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=684
Latest from the RFS
Emergency Warning – Ruttleys Road Fire (Wyong) 17/10/13 18:52
Posted: 17/10/2013
An emergency warning is in place for a fire burning in the Ruttleys Road area at Doyalson North.
Current Situation
A fast moving, high intensity fire is burning in the area of Ruttleys Road near Wyong.
The fire has ignited a large fuel storage area on Blue Wren Drive. Explosions have been reported from this.
Residents should expect extremely hot, windy conditions with lots of smoke and potential embers in the area.
Tall Timbers Road, Chain Valley Bay Road (North) and Carters Road are closed.
Advice
An emergency alert telephone warning message is being sent to residents.
• Residents in Summerland Point and Gwandalan are being advised to shelter in place as the fire front approaches.
• Residents in Nords Wharf and Catherine Hill Bay are advised to leave now.
• Residents in Murrays Beach and Caves Beach are advised to leave now, if not prepared and head north to Swansea.
If the fire threatens your property, seek shelter. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
Hi, I am the program manager of a community radio station, Lake Macquarie FM,we had the unfortunate loss of our transmission equipment wich was located at the big prawn service station, sadly burnt to the ground.We have no way of letting our listeners know why we are off air.Replaceing this equipment is not going to be easy, notwithstanding not being able to transmit to help the emergency crews. If you could let our listeners know of our plight, it would be appreciated. steve Armstrong 0400900373 thank you
Hi Steve.
We are back up rolling after a long night. We can include in a web post.