THE public is being asked to avoid Ballengarra State Forest, which has been closed due to a fire along Cooperabung Range Road.
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Forestry Corporation’s Protection Supervisor Mick Wilson said the area was extremely dangerous.
“We have more than a dozen units from Forestry Corporation and the Rural Fire Service tackling this fire, with more than 25 fire fighters on site getting the blaze under control," Mr Wilson said.
“We are asking people to stay out of the Ballengarra State Forest until further notice for their own safety,”
“We’re also advising drivers along the Pacific Highway to take care in smoky conditions, particularly during the early morning and in the evening.
“Even once the flames have been extinguished, there is a very real risk of falling trees following fire.
"Trees can fall or drop branches silently and without warning.
"It’s not always obvious if a tree has been damaged or weakened.
“The safest place to be is outside the forest.”
For more information about Forestry Corporation of NSW, visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au
Click here for Ballengarra State Forest map: http://bit.ly/1pQxmOt