An out-of-control bushfire is threatening a retirement village on the state’s south coast.
Residents in Worrowing Heights near Jervis Bay were told on Sunday afternoon it was too late to leave their homes.
Firefighters continue work to control the bushfire burning in the Worrowing Heights area, north of Sanctuary Point.Credit: NSW Incident Alerts
“Seek shelter now inside a solid structure such as a house,” the NSW Rural Fire Service said.
The seven-hectare fire is burning south of The Wool Road and to the west and east of Larmer Avenue and is not yet controlled.
The RFS said variable north-westerly winds meant the fire may affect homes and properties in the area of Worrowing Heights.
RFS spokesman Greg Allan said crews were alerted just before noon on Sunday, before conditions worsened and the fire was upgraded to an emergency warning status about 2pm.
“Things are looking a little better, crews are being assisted by an air tanker,” he said.
“As we go into the evening, we hopefully might see that fire brought back to watch and act [status].”
A warning issued just before 6pm said: “If you are in the Worrowing Heights area, south of The Wool Road, east of Larmer Ave you are in danger. It is now too late to leave. Seek shelter now inside a solid structure such as a house.”
