Emergency warning for Clarence Valley LGA

• The fire is burning in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd and north of Armidale Rd approximately 3km north of Nymboida.
• The fire is burning in a westerly direction along Frickers Rd.
• Spot fires have been reported on both side of the Nymboida River.
• There has been an increase in fire activity in the areas of Glens Creek Rd and Frickers Rd today. The fire is burning close to isolated properties.
• Firefighters continue working to protect properties in the area.

What you need to do:

Glens Creek Rd and Frickers Rd

• If you are in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd or Frickers Rd, you are at risk. Seek shelter to protect yourself from the fire. 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.
• 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.
• If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.

Nymboida

• If you are in the village of Nymboida and surrounding areas, stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch out for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
• This means looking out for burning embers, changes in wind direction and smoke. Watch for signs of fire in your area.
• Know what you will do if the fire impacts on where you are. Identify a safer location in case the situation changes. This may include a well cleared area or a solid structure such as a home.
• If you are not prepared to the highest level, leaving early is the safest option.

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).