Major Fire Updates

Current Situation

• An emergency warning is in place for the Nimbin Road Koolewong area due to a bush fire burning in a southerly direction behind Glenrock Parade towards Lara Street.
• The fire has spotted across Woy Woy bay into the Woy Woy Bay Road and Phegans Bay area.
• The fire is burning quickly and may impact on properties.
• Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.

What you need to do

Phegans Bay and Woy Woy Bay Road Seek Shelter Now

• If you are in the area of Phegans Bay and Woy Woy Bay Road, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
• Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches, in a solid structure such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the fire.
• Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively monitor the situation.
• A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
• If you planned to visit the area or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.

Nimbin Road, Glenrock Parade, Lara St and Nimala Ave Leave Now

• If you are in the area of Nimbin Road, Glenrock Parade, Lara St and Nimala Ave, you are at risk. Leave now if the path is clear towards Woy Woy.
• Do not wait. Roads may become blocked or access may change, smoke may reduce visibility.
• Act now to protect yourself and your family. Conditions may get worse quickly. Leaving at the last minute is deadly.
• A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
• If you are unable to leave, seek shelter as the fire impacts to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
• If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.

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).

Evacuation Centres

• An Evacuation Centre has been established at Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford NSW 2250

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 17:15 or if the situation changes.