Major Fire Updates
Watch and Act: Pacific Hwy Fire, Bulahdelah (Mid Coast LGA) – Reduced Threat – Vicinity of Crawford River along Emu Creek Road 05/12/2025 21:30
Watch and Act: Pacific Hwy Fire, Bulahdelah (Mid Coast LGA) – Reduced Threat – Vicinity of Crawford River along Emu Creek RoadPosted: 05/12/2025 21:30
A Watch and Act is in place for residents in Crawford River along Emu Creek Road, south of Booral Road.
Smoke may be noticeable across the fireground overnight, drifting south to Sydney, similar to conditions yesterday (Thursday 4 December).
Current Situation
- The fire is burning south of Booral Road in the vicinity of Crawford River along Emu Creek Road
- The fire is also burning on both sides of the Pacific Highway, northwest of Nerong.
- Firefighters supported by waterbombing aircraft are working through the night to establish containment lines.
What you need to do
Crawford River along Emu Creek Road Reduced threat
- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- If you stayed to defend your property monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers.
- Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall.
- If you planned to visit the area or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.
Crawford River north of Booral Road Monitor conditions
- Those in the area of Crawford River north of Booral Road should monitor conditions.
- Easterly winds are pushing the fire is a westerly direction towards Booral Road.
- Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
Nerong Monitor conditions
- Those in the area of Nerong should monitor conditions. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
- North westerly winds are predicted tomorrow which will push the fire towards Nerong.
If you are threatened by fire
- If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
- Bring pets indoors and restrain them, close all doors and windows and turn off air conditioners, keep water running if possible.
- Shelter in a room on the other side of the building from the approaching fire, and one that has water and a clear exit out of the house.
- Monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers and turn sprinklers on if you have them.
- Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall.
- If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Road Closures
- One lane in both directions of the M1 Pacific Highway has been reopened between Nabiac and 12 Mile Creek. Booral Road and numerous roads in the area are closed.
- North westerly winds are predicted tomorrow (Saturday 6 December) which may see the M1 Pacific Highway closed again.
- For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.
- Roads may be closed without warning.
- Watch out for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
Other Information
- Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Hazards Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
- If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke, activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.
- For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.
- Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.
- For information on temporary school closures in your area, check School Operational Status.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 06/12/2025 07:30 or if the situation changes.
