UPDATE: The fire on Costellos Road, Pinkett near Glen Innes has been downgraded to ADVICE level, RFS say it’s being controlled.
BUSHFIRE UPDATE: Two Watch & Act fires are currently burning in the NBN News viewing region:
– Costellos Rd, Pinkett to the south-east of Glen Innes. Burning in an easterly direction, isolated rural properties may come under threat over the coming hours. Firefighters supported by aircraft are working to slow the spread of the fire and protect isolated rural properties.
WATCH AND ACT – Costellos Rd, Pinkett (Glen Innes Severn LGA) – Bush fire burning in the area of Costellos Rd, Pinkett SE of Glen Innes. Burning in E direction towards Pinkett Rd, Ryans Rd & Pinket Showground. Firefighters on scene. https://t.co/1ddzeTXCrN #nswrfs #nswfires pic.twitter.com/5TtEBv83mo
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) August 15, 2018
– Coraki-Ellangowan Road in the Richmond Valley LGA. Fire is impacting isolated rural properties in the area. Firefighters supported by aircraft are working to slow the spread of the fire and protect properties.
WATCH AND ACT – Mothersoles Rd, Ellangowan (Richmond Valley LGA) – Fire burning in the area of Coraki Ellangowan Rd & impacting isolated rural properties. Firefighters & aircraft working to slow the spread of the fire & protect properties https://t.co/lkmcTmRSot #nswrfs #nswfires
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) August 15, 2018
More than 70 fires are burning across the state, with more than 800 firefighters working to protect life & property.
NSW RFS says “today’s total fire bans in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Hunter are the earliest we’ve had in the season in nearly a decade.”
This article will update with new information as it comes in.
