Bush fire emergency information

Update: 12.41pm Sunday 7 December 2025 

Bushfires continue on the Central Coast at Koolewong with a number of residential homes destroyed. This page has bushfire emergency information and resources from lead government agencies. 

Bushfire recovery and clean up information

Evacuation Centre 

The evacuation centre is open at the Gosford RSL Club, 26 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford

Community Meeting  

A community meeting will be held 5pm Sunday 7 December 2025 at the Gosford RSL, 26 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford to provide community members with information on the Nimbin Rd Fire, Koolewong.

If you are impacted, please register your details at the evacuation centre, so you can be kept up-to-date with news and information. 

For the latest information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Stay informed

Stay up to date with conditions in your area - save these details and set up notifications on apps now: 

• Download the HAZARDS NEAR ME App to view bush fire warnings and advice, and set your watch zones for notifications www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
• For the latest bush fire information from NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, follow NSW RFS on social media www.facebook.com/nswrfs or call the Bush Fire information line 1800 679 737
• ABC Radio is the official emergency broadcaster. Listen locally to ABC Central Coast (92.5 FM), www.abc.net.au/centralcoast/live , download ABC Listen App  
• For the latest weather forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM weather app
• For current Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Ban status www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans  

Our thoughts are all with our impacted community, and we thank the emergency responders.

Mental Health support 

If you or someone you know needs support, call NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or visit nsw.gov.au. Natural disasters, cleaning up and recovery can take a toll mental and emotional health. People in bush fire affected communities may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid. It’s vital that you seek support and look after you and your loved ones' wellbeing.