A BUSH fire has broken out south of Bega in the Millingandi area threatening properties and also the Potoroo Palace wildlife park.
Police at 3.30pm have also closed the Princes Highway between Wolumla and the Millangandi area.
Residents on Yellow Pinch Drive have been evacuated and staff at Potoroo Palace were desperately trying to move animals with the dingoes and koalas the priority.
Police at 3.30pm have also closed the Princes Highway between Wolumla and the Millangandi area.
Southerly conditions hit Merimbula airport at around 3pm bringing blustery conditions and potentially pushing the fire north.
Some residents refused to be evacuated saying they had their own Bush Fire Safety Plans.
Go to www.rfs.gov.au website or download the “Fires Near Me” app for mobile phones.