A fire raging in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has been downgraded to watch and act after residents were being warned it was “too late to leave”.
NSW Rural Fire Service issued an emergency alert on Saturday afternoon warning people in the vicinity of Pinduro Pl, Maybrook Ave, Jersey Pl, Kirrang St and Lady Penrhyn Dr in the Cromer Heights area to “seek shelter now”.
People in the areas of Cromer and Narraweena were also told to prepare for an ember attack.
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“You are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave,” the RFS warned.
Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft were working to bring the fire under control and slowly stop it spreading.
About 4.30pm on Saturday, the RFS downgraded the fire from emergency to watch and act as conditions began to ease across the fire ground.
RFS said the fire was now 80 hectares in size and burning in an easterly direction. People in the vicinity of Pinduro Place, Jersey Place, Maybrook Avenue, Kirrang Street, and Lady Penryhn Drive are urged to be on alert for an ember attack.
“Actively monitor your property for burning embers. These embers may start spot fires which may threaten your home. Put out any spot fires you can,” RFS said.
Willandra Rd is currently closed between McIntosh Rd and Little Willandra Rd.
