EXPLOSIONS AFTER FUEL STORE IMPACTED BY FIRE AT WYONG
Emergency Warning – Ruttleys Road Fire (Wyong) 17/10/13 17:02
Posted: 17/10/2013
An emergency warning is in place for a fire burning in the Ruttleys Road area at Doyalson North.
RFS have tweeted that a fuel store has been impacted by Fire in Blue Wren drive & has ignited. Multiple explosions been reported as a result.
Current Situation
A fast moving, high intensity fire is burning in an easterly direction at Tall Timbers Road and Carters Road, Lake Munmorah. There is active fire along the Pacific Highway between Tall Timbers Road and Carters Road.
Properties in Chain Valley Bay are under threat.
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
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.
Other information
• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
• For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
