The Newell Highway remains closed between Narrabri and Coonabarabran as the Pilliga Forest fire continues to burn approximately 10km to the east of Barradine.
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NSW Rural Fire Service has issued watch and act advice to residents as the fire burns in a south westerly direction towards Dandry.
Fire activity has increased in the vicinity of Top Crossing Road, Duggins Road, Gandy Gorge Road, Ryans Road, Limestone Rd and No 1 Break Road putting pressure on containment lines.
Firefighters are working with heavy plant to slow the spread of the fire and continue to work with residents to prepare and protect isolated rural properties in the area where required.
Smoke will continue to drift across the Wee Waa, Gwabegar and Baradine and Coonabarabran areas.
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There is, however, no current threat to homes in these areas.
The Newell Highway is currently closed between Narrabri and Coonabarabran due to fire activity.
RFS crews have issued the following advice for residents in the area:
- Ensure you and your property are prepared in the event the fire reaches you.
- Check and follow your bush fire survival plan.
- Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety - but only stay if you are mentally and physically prepared to defend in these conditions.
- If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
- Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions.
- 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.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
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