The Coolagolite Road fire had burnt through almost 6000 hectares on the South Coast by the morning of Wednesday, October 4. Pictures by Fire and Rescue NSW, RFS
Property losses have been reported on the South Coast after a bushfire raged through almost 6000 hectares west of Bermagui.
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The Coolagolite Road fire has been downgraded to a watch and act level early Wednesday morning, as firefighters work to contain the fire.
While there was some overnight rain and drop in temperature as a southerly change swept in early Wednesday morning, the fire is still listed as out-of-control.
- The fire continues to burn near homes in the Cuttagee, Barragga Bay, Murrah, Bunga and Goalen Head areas.
- The southerly change has brought cooler temperatures, increase humidity and some rain which has resulted in an ease in conditions.
- Evacuation centres are at Bega Showground, 40 Upper Street, Bega; and Narooma Leisure Centre, 100 Bluewater Drive, Narooma.
Stay up-to-date on the Hazards Near Me app, review your bushfire survival plan and know what you will do if a fire threatens.
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Where to get help:
- SES 132 500
- RFS Bushfire Information Line 1800 679 737
- Triple zero 000
- Service NSW 13 77 88
- BoM warnings
