A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Northern Slopes regions tomorrow, Wednesday March 5, despite a cyclone warning for the northern edge of NSW.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is forecasting hot, dry and windy conditions and will implement the ban from midnight tonight on Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains and Tamworth.
Resident are urged to follow the current extreme fire condition advice below:
- Take action now to protect our life and property
- These are dangerous fire conditions
- Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready
- If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts
- Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas
A total fire ban means that no fires at all may be lit, and all fire permits are suspended, though outdoor gas and electric barbecues may be used provided certain conditions are met
Please note: 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.
No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. Gas and electric barbeques may be used provided certain conditions are met.
For more information, including Total Fire Ban rules, maps of areas affected, and other information, see the RFS website, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
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