Working hand in hand to combat the fire that flared up three days in a row on Staircase Road, situated East of Parkes.
Sunday the 19th of November was a big day for NSW RFS – Parkes Headquarters Brigade. At 12:08pm they were called to attend a grass fire on Staircase Road. Which is situated approximately 15 km east of Parkes. All trucks responded as well as crews from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 417 Parkes. The fire was upgraded to watch and act when crews struggled to contain and control it. Crews from Canobolas Zone NSW RFS were also called in to help, from Orange and Manildra and surrounds. Aircraft including helitaks and the LAT were also needed to help contain the fire and prevent it from spreading. It was a huge afternoon and most crews didn’t return until well into the night. The fire was downgraded back to advice once contained. Crews worked through the night to monitor the fireground, and returned along with the helitaks to continue to mop up. In total there were 20+ trucks and 100+ firefighters and 5 aircraft involved.
It was under control sitting at 291ha. But flared up again on Tuesday and had burnt 446 ha. Wednesday saw the third flare up and it escaped into the hill ranges. The fire is currently sitting at 469ha and is under control now. Wednesday’s rain definitely helped.
A massive thank you goes out to all the crews for their assistance, especially those from Canobolas zone, and the aircraft.
Please continue to be vigilant with the weather conditions. If you see an unattended fire please call 000 immediately.