The Currowan bushfire has been burning since November 26 and has now consumed more than 144,000 hectares.
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The fire has jumped the Kings Highway in several places and the road remains closed.
Fire crews want the Batemans Bay community to be prepared for the continued spread of the blaze.
A community meeting will be held on Sunday, December 22, at 4pm at Hanging Rock.
The Bay Post/Moruya Examiner will live stream the meeting on our Facebook Page.
In 1994, a fire at Runnyford, south-west of Batemans Bay, was carried back towards Catalina, Lilli Pilli and surrounds. Many of the areas burnt in that fire are now populated. Batemans Bay RFS Captain Ian Aitken describes the danger here.
Current situation according to the Rural Fire Service:
Fire activity is easing on the fireground.
This large fire is burning between Burrill Lake and Morton National Park in the north, Braidwood in the west, and Batemans Bay in the south.
Reports indicate significant fire impact around Nerriga and Sassafras. Building Impact Assessment teams have been deployed to investigate.
Advice
Yatte Yattah, Lake Conjola, Cunjurong, Manyaya, Bendalong and Fishermans Paradise
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if threatened by fire.
Tudor Valley Road, Northangera, Mongarlowe, Charleys Forest Road, Myrtle Grove and areas East of Braidwood
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if threatened by fire.
Corang, Charleys Forest, Wog Wog, Northangera, Budawang, Monga
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if threatened by fire.
Nerriga
Monitor conditions. Be alert for embers and spot fires.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Sassafras
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Dolphin Point, Burrill Lake, Bungalow Park and Kings Point
Monitor the changing conditions.
Follow your bush fire survival plan.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Mongarlowe, Myrtle Grove Road and Charleys Forest
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if threatened by fire.
Follow your bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option.
Woodburn Road, Wheelbarrow Road and areas to the west
Monitor conditions. There is still active fire in the area.
Know what you will do if threatened by fire.
Follow your bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option.
Kioloa, Bawley Point, Pretty Beach, Pebbly Beach, Depot Beach and Durras North area and Termeil and Flat Rock
Primary access roads around Termeil are now open. Secondary roads may remain closed until they can be made safe.
Monitor conditions, as there may be active fire in the area.
Be aware of the dangers of trees and branches falling.
North Batemans Bay, Long Beach, Surfside, Maloneys Beach, South Durras and Nelligen
Continue to monitor conditions.
Be ready to take action in case conditions change.
Follow your bush fire survival plan.
If you are in an area that has already been affected by fire, there may be small areas of active fire burning for some time. Be aware of the dangers of trees and branches falling.
If you are threatened by fire
Do not be in the path of the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Wear protective clothing and footwear. Cover all exposed skin.
If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Neighbourhood Safer Places
A neighbourhood safer place is a place of last resort.
They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan cannot be put into action safely.
The conditions at a neighbourhood safer place may be uncomfortable and you may be affected by heat, smoke and embers.
Nearby safer locations include:
Milton Showground- Croobyar Road, Milton
Mollymook Beachfront Reserve - Cnr Ocean Street and Golf Avenue, Mollymook
Berrara Cove Reserve - Cnr Beachway Avenue and Silver Sands Drive, Berrara
Ryrie Park - Cnr Wilson Street and Wallace Street, Braidwood
Evacuation Centres
Plan to stay with family and friends in a safer location.
Ulladulla Civic Centre - 81 The Princes Highway, Ulladulla
For a list of evacuation centres visit Disaster Assistance.
People are encouraged to register online at Register Find Reunite before attending evacuation centres.
Other Information
Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
All National Parks in the area are closed today. Before visiting national parks, check for closures at NSW Parks and Wildlife Service.
People with respiratory conditions who are affected by bush fire smoke should activate their 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. Roads may be closed without warning.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.
