A fire has significantly impacted the townships of Rappville, Busby Creek, Coombell and Myrtle Creek, near Casino today.
Road closures are in place. Please visit www.livetraffic.com for info and use extreme caution due to fallen power lines and trees.
Residents are being asked not to return to fire-affected areas as it is currently unsafe to do so.
Northern Rivers Emergency Operation Centre has established an evacuation centre at St Mary's Catholic College on Canterbury Street in Casino, in response to the Busby Flats Road Fire.
Residents are able to bring small domestic animals to the centre. Larger animals can be taken to the Casino Showgrounds, Summerland Way. Camp sites are available at this location.
Please refer to the Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) or Fires Near Me (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me) for updates.
Residents who live in the impacted area should visit register.redcross.org.au and select 'Busby Flat Rd Fire' to register their current location.
Health warnings are also in place due to significant smoke in and around areas affected by fire. If it is safe to do so, remain indoors or seek medical assistance if required.
