UPDATE on the Mt Nardi Fire...

8:09pm

The Mt Nardi fire is still burning out of control but has been downgraded to 'Watch and Act'.

As previously advised residents from Tuntable have been advised to evacuate to the Nimbin Showground where an evacuation centre has been established. This is for residents and their stock. Residents from Terania Creek are to move to The Channon.

The Nimbin Rural Fire Brigade has asked people to help those in need with tents and sleeping gear for those heading to the Nimbin Showground.

North Coast National Secretary , Mark Bailey has said that residents have an option to go to the Lismore Showgrounds if needed. Their is free camping for anyone who needs emergency accomodation and has their own tent or vehicle. There is plenty of powered sites with water plus toilets and hot showers. Mark has said "we also have stables for horses and other animals including poultry pens. You can call Mark on 6621 5916 for 24 hour access.

The Channon Markets that were scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled.

We will have further updates tomorrow morning.

2:11pm

WARNING: the NSWRFS has told Tuntable residents to leave now to the Nimbin Showground, you can take stock while Terania Creek residents are to make their way to The Channon.

The bush fire at Mt Nardi in the Nightcap National Park is out of control and heading in a south-westerly direction towards Tuntable Falls Road.

To keep up to date with the latest bushfire news stay in touch with the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or the Nimbin RFS facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NimbinFireBrigade/.

You can help by making sure family and friends in the area are aware of the latest bush fire news.

12:20pm

Residents of Terania Creek have been asked to consider self-evacuation by the Richmond District Police due to the present fire danger.

An evacuation centre is being established at the Nimbin Showgrounds for residents and stock. You can bring your own camping equipment if you wish.

According to recent reports from the Nimbin Rural Fire Brigade the fire has progressed slowly westward but no immediate threat to Tuntable Valley, however the fire is within upper Terania Creek valley. Brigades are in attendance there.

Where there is access, Brigades are working the southeastern edges preparing hand tool lines and supporting a NPWS dozer to consolidate Nicholson’s Trail and Tuntable Falls Trail. The immediate priorities are to protect homes in the Terania Creek valley, stop fire moving west and southeast of Wallace Rd/ Nicholson’s Trail and provide tanker access to the southern fire flank.

The north and western edge of the fire has thankfully moved slowly yet remains inaccessible, as is the northeastern edge. A smaller (but not insignificant) fire north of Bat Cave Creek/ east of Protester Falls also remains inaccessible.

Aviation support has commenced firefighting and mapping operations across the fireground.

Volunteers are standing up at Nimbin station. Please feel free to visit there for more information.

Residents are advised to review and activate their Bushfire Survival Plans and remain vigilant.

This fire remains at ADVICE Level, so please keep an ear out for mobile and landline telephone alerts. No need to panic. No need to evacuate at this time.

Stay safe.

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