A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, North Western, Northern Slopes and Upper Central West Plains regions tomorrow, Thursday 12 October 2023, due to forecast hot and windy conditions.
The Total Fire Ban, commencing at midnight tonight, covers the following council areas:
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Greater Hunter (EXTREME) – Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton, Upper Hunter |
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Greater Sydney Region (EXTREME) |
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Lower Central West Plains (EXTREME) – Bland, Dubbo, Forbes, Lachlan, Narromine, Parkes, Temora, Weddin |
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North Western (EXTREME) – Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett, Warrumbungle |
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Northern Slopes (HIGH) – Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Tamworth |
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Upper Central West Plains (EXTREME) – Bogan, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Warren. |
Total Fire Ban rules:
A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.
During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.
General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.
The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert.
