The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can now hold 11,000 litres of water in an internal…
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, in response to a fire that broke out in waste cells on the site early Sunday morning. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)…
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Narrabri Bushfire to get in touch with their families and friends.
Residents have been told it’s too late to leave, seek shelter now, as a large out of control bushfire continues to burn in the Pilliga Forrest.
Despite the devastating impacts of this week’s bushfires, Tenterfield continues to show its true colours of resistance and survival.
There are now 8 fires causing concern around Tenterfield, although only one - the Christies Fire in the Jennings/Wallangarra area - is still at Emergency Warning level
There are now 7 fires in the Tenterfield area with Emergency warnings, the greatest concern being the fire at Jennings/Wallangarra.
There are now four fires in the Tenterfield local government area at Emergency alert level, with a number of properties being threatened near Woodside, Jennings, and Tabulam.
Head to an event at your local RFS station this weekend of September 16 and 17 to find out what you need to do to get ready for the fire season.
