The fire that has been burning since last Saturday and has burnt northwards up the coastline from Byron Bay towards Brunswick Heads is currently ‘being controlled’ say the Rural Fire Service (RFS).
It has burnt approximately 690ha over the last five days as fire crews including the RFS, who are in charge of managing the response, National Parks and Fire and Rescue NSW crews have worked to contain the fire.
‘Firefighters, supported by waterbombing aircraft and heavy machinery, continue to work to strengthen containment lines on the Bayshore Drive fire,’ a spokesperson for RFS told The Echo.
‘Crews are working towards containment before the weekend when we expect a return to hot, dry and windy conditions.’
Fire risk had put Brunswick Heads residents on alert to ‘monitor conditions’ during Tuesday and Wednesday. The fire has currently been removed from the RFS ‘Alerts and Warnings’ page.
Residents and visitors are advised to keep checking the Fires Near Me website for further information.
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