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Howes Swamp Fire update from RFS

26/10/2013

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Advice - Howes Swamp Fire 26/10/13 19:23
A fire continues to burn approximately 60 kilometres north of Windsor in the Howes Swamp area.

Current Situation
The fire is burning on both sides of the Putty Road.

Advice
Fire crews continue to identify broad containment lines for this fire. Throughout the day fire fighters have undertaken backburning operations where possible to slow the fires progress. The strategies for this fire involve an extensive amount of backburning which have and will continue to result in a large number of fire crews and machinery working along the Putty Road as well as fire and smoke directly impacting the area..

Road Closures 
The Putty Road will remain closed between Colo Heights and Milbrodale Road (Milbrodale), until further notice to ensure the safety of firefighters and machinery working along the road side.

For the latest traffic information, visist www.livetraffic.com.au or call 132 701

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 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
  • Information about disaster welfare assistance, advice for pets and animals and donations is availablehere.
The next update will be issued by 11.00pm Saturday 26 October or if the situation changes.



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