- Emergency fire warning for Tabulam
- An evacuation centre is now open at Memorial Hall, 10 Barnes Street, Tabulam.
A fire burning at Tabulam has burned more than 1200ha and has crossed the Clarence River.
An emergency warning is in place for the Plains Station and Pagans Flat areas due the large bush fire.
If you are in the area of Plains Station Rd, Plains Station or Pagans Flat along Clarence Way, you are at risk. Seek shelter to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.
An evacuation centre is now open at Memorial Hall, 10 Barnes Street, Tabulam.
The fire is also spreading to the south along Plains Station Rd. Properties east of Plains Station Rd may experience smoke and fire.
The fire has crossed Cyril Smith Cct and heading towards Cornelian Creek.
Properties between Plains Station Road and the Clarence River south of the fire are under threat.
A wind change is forecast for this afternoon which may impact fire activity. Embers may be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.
What you need to do
- If you are in the area of Plains Station Road and Pagans Flat along Clarence Way seek shelter 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.
- 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.
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 NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW 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.
A fire warning is in place for the New England area. Extreme Fire Danger is forecast.
Do you know more? Contact Lismore City News at editorial@lismorecitynews.com.au or 0484628910.
Where to get help:
SES 132 500
RFS Bushfire Information Line 1800 679 737
Triple zero 000
Service NSW 13 77 88
