Underground fire update - Broken Hill
Published: 13 Jan 2025 12:13pm
UPDATE: 3:46pm - 14 Jan 2025 FRNSW advises that residents in the Broken Hill area are safe to resume normal activities.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is aware of smoke that is venting from the Perilya Mine, Broken Hill, due to an underground fire. Perilya Mines emergency services crew is currently in attendance at the incident.
FRNSW is urging residents to remain indoors and to close windows, doors, and vents due to the smoke in the area.
Updated: 14 Jan 2025 05:00pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
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Stations nearby
248 Blende Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
151 Patton Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
82 Adams Street, Wentworth NSW 2648