Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

EMERGENCY WARNING: Dunedoo Rd, Beni fire, Dubbo - Seek Shelter Now - Beni
Posted:undefined/undefined/05/12/2025 13:51

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An emergency warning is in place for the Beni area due to a grass fire.

If you are between Old Mendooran Rd, Dunedoo Rd/the Golden Highway and Leslies Road, or in the vicinity of Beni Road, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.

Current Situation

The fire is impacting on homes and properties in the area of Beni and burning in an easterly direction.
Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires, these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front.
Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working in the area to slow the spread of the fire.
What you need to do

If you are between Old Mendooran Rd, Dunedoo Rd/the Golden Highway and Leslies Road, or in the vicinity of Beni Road, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire. It is too late to leave.
Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches, in a solid structure such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the fire.
Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively monitor the situation.
A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
If you planned to visit the area or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.
If you are threatened by fire

If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets indoors and restrain them, close all doors and windows and turn off air conditioners, keep water running if possible.
Shelter in a room on the other side of the building from the approaching fire, and one that has water and a clear exit out of the house.
Monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers and turn sprinklers on if you have them.
Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Other Information

Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Hazards Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke, activate your 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.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.
For information on temporary school closures in your area, check School Operational Status.
The next update on this fire will be issued by 05/12/2025 14:20 or if the situation changes.

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