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Residents living west of Burrill Lake and along Woodstock Road are urged to have their bush fire survival plan ready as firefighters continue to battle the Kingiman fire.
Those on the frontline are working hard to put containment lines in place ahead of unfavourable conditions on Saturday and Sunday.
RFS Shoalhaven District Officer Bradley Collins said the fire had now burnt 1665 hectares of land and was not under control.
“Firefighters have taken advantage of favourable weather conditions to establish containment lines around the fire,” he said.
“[Friday’s] focus will be on the area around Carriage Road and Kingiman Road. Firefighters will continue to monitor the rest of the fireground throughout the day.”
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Mr Collins said residents west of Burrill Lake and along Woodstock Road should continue to monitor conditions and “know what to do if the situation changes”.
“People in the towns of Burrill Lake, Kings Point and the southern parts of Ulladulla should continue to monitor the situation and follow the directions of firefighters on the ground,” he said.
“If you do not have a bush fire survival plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and was not started by a controlled burn.
Road closures remain in place – Woodstock Road is closed between Croobyar Road and Wheelbarrow Road. Croobyar Road is closed west of Woodstock Road. Kyeema Drive and Evans Road are also closed. Access to these areas is for residents only.
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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.