Bushfire activity continues near the townships of Rappville, Busbys Flat, Coombell, Myrtle Creek, Main Camp and Bungawalbin areas near Casino.
Road closures remain in place. Please visit www.livetraffic.com for major closures and https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/ for local road closures.
Residents are being urged to use extreme caution due to fallen power lines, fallen trees and emergency services operations in the area.
Residents are being asked not to return to fire affected areas as it is currently unsafe to do so.
The Northern Rivers Emergency Operation Centre has established two evacuation centres at:
1. St Mary’s Catholic College – Canterbury Street, Casino
2. Woodburn Memorial Hall – Pacific Highway/River Street, Woodburn
Small domestic animals are able to be brought to these centres.
Larger animals can be taken to the Casino Showgrounds, Summerland Way. Camp sites are also available at this location.
Please refer to the Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) and Fires Near Me (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me) for the most up-to-date information. Residents are also encouraged to listen to local radio for updates.
Residents who live in the impacted areas should visit the Register.Find.Reunite website (https://register.redcross.org.au) and select ‘Northern NSW Bushfires’ to register their current location.
Health warnings are also in place due to significant smoke in and around areas affected by fire. If it is safe to do so, remain indoors or seek medical assistance if required. Trauma counselling assistance is available via the Mental Health Access Line (1800 011 511).
