A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Central Ranges - which incorporates the Mid-Western Region – for tomorrow (Friday, January 19, 2018), due to forecast hot and windy conditions.
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A ‘Severe’ Fire Danger Rating will also be in place, up from ‘Very High’ on Thursday.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) provides the following advice, under Severe and Very High fire conditions:
- Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire
- Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and remain vigilant
- Keep informed by listening to local radio, watching television news broadcasts and monitoring www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. Gas and electric barbecues may be used provided certain conditions are met.
Total Fire Ban rules and a map of current Total Fire Ban areas are listed at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
The NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert for areas of heightened risk. Harvest operators should monitor conditions and regularly check that they are operating within guidelines.
