The fire in Hank Street at Heatherbrae has flared up – with the RFS issuing an emergency warning.
The fire has breached containment lines under gusty winds and is burning towards Tomago Road.
Around 20 properties are under threat, with the RFS advising that homes in Tomago Road, Cabbage Tree Road, Barrie Close, and Williamtown Drive may come under threat.
The RFS adivse that if your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave now if the path is clear.
This fire is burning in a south easterly direction and has crossed Cabbage Tree Road, heading toward Fullerton Cove.
Cabbage Tree Road is closed between Old Punt Road and Nelson Bay Road.
Nelson Bay Road is closed Lavis Lane and Coxs Lane.
School students who live in the Williamtown and Cabbage Tree areas are being evacuated to King Park Sports Complex – 23 Newline Road, Raymond Terrace.
Port Stephens Council is managing an emergency evacuation centre at King Park, Newline Road, Raymond Terrace for those affected by the current bush fires in Heatherbrae and surrounding areas. All essential services are available at the centre including representatives from NSW Police, Red Cross, RSPCA.
Port Stephens Council has opened a second emergency evacuation centre at Tomaree Sports Complex, Nelson Bay.
Newcastle Airport is closed and is being evacuated. Passengers are advised not to come to the airport and to contact their airline for flight details.
There are now concerns for a petrol station on Nelson Bay Road, while the McDonald’s outlet also on Nelson Bay Road has been evacuated.
Parents of school children from San Clemente who live in the Williamtown, Medowie and Tomaree Peninsula areas have been advised their children will kept at school until the threat passes.
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