The bushfire that started off Yankees Gap Rd has been brought under control after burning for 44 days. After the fire started on August 15, it spread through the surrounding area and into the Wadbilliga National Park, eventually covering almost 20,000ha by the time it was contained on the afternoon of Thursday, September 27. The bushfire destroyed four homes, including three on Desert Creek Rd at Numbugga, and damaged one other. READ MORE: Bushfire still burns: ‘We really hope to contain it by Friday’ Furthermore, 42 outbuildings were destroyed and 15 were damaged. More than 130 homes close to the bushfire were protected due to the incredible efforts of firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry. READ MORE: Bemboka bushfire: Residents survey damage as neighbours lose homes The RFS announced the news on its website at 5pm on Thursday, stating firefighters would continue to check for any hot spots across the fireground and patrol all edges of the fire. This work will continue over the coming weeks. READ MORE: Fighting Bemboka bushfire from the air | Video, Photos More to come.
The Bemboka bushfire on September 17. Picture: Rachel Helmreich
The bushfire that started off Yankees Gap Rd has been brought under control after burning for 44 days.
After the fire started on August 15, it spread through the surrounding area and into the Wadbilliga National Park, eventually covering almost 20,000ha by the time it was contained on the afternoon of Thursday, September 27.
The bushfire destroyed four homes, including three on Desert Creek Rd at Numbugga, and damaged one other.
A plan over the bushfire on September 20. Picture: Rachel Helmreich
Furthermore, 42 outbuildings were destroyed and 15 were damaged.
More than 130 homes close to the bushfire were protected due to the incredible efforts of firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry.
The RFS announced the news on its website at 5pm on Thursday, stating firefighters would continue to check for any hot spots across the fireground and patrol all edges of the fire. This work will continue over the coming weeks.
