Brooms Head, Gurranang fire updates for Friday morning

The Rural Fire Service says some erratic fire behaviour was experienced overnight, with spot-overs to the east of Brooms Head Road into the Redcliff reserve.

Additional resources have been deployed to consolidate containment lines along Redcliff Road.

The fire continues to burn to the south-west of Brooms Head, with additional containment lines being prepared, in the event the fire travels further than expected.

Firefighters will concentrate on containment along Recliff Road to the north throughout the day, with extensive backburning operations planned ahead of expected southerly winds forecast for tomorrow.

While no properties are under threat, people in the areas of Wooleweyah, Angourie and Sandon should ensure their properties are prepared. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Sandon camping ground has been closed as a precautionary measure due to limited access.

People in the area may continue to experience smoke and embers. Continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice of firefighters. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Fire permits have been suspended in the Clarence Valley District. Due to fire activity, access has been restricted to a number of National Parks. For information on park closures associated with these fires, please visit the NPWS Website.

A fire continues to burn in the area of Russell Road at Gurranang, 35km north of Grafton.

Firefighters are continuing to work on containing the fire. Work is continuing on containment lines and backburning operation on the southwern and western parts of the fire.

There are currently no properties under threat, however, people in the area should continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice of firefighters. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Residents in the area are advised that they may continue to experience smoke and embers and should ensure their home is properly prepared.

Local road closures may be in place and the public is asked to stay away from the fire area. Smoke may affect some roads and motorist are advised to slow down and turn on headlights when travelling through the area.

A Section 44 bush fire emergency was declared for the area yesterday afternoon meaning more resources are available for the fire fighting effort.

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