Total fire ban declared for Northern Slopes tomorrow
With hot, dry and windy conditions forecast for tomorrow, Friday January 24, a total fire ban has been declared for the Northern Slopes.
Total fire ban declared for the North West
Moree and Narrabri are included in a total fire ban which will commence at midnight tonight, due to a forecast of hot and windy conditions.
Local RFS prepare for hot and windy weather ahead
Backburning operations were underway today on the Box Forest Road fire as local fire fighting crews hope to strengthen containment lines with hot weather on the way.
Total fire ban in place as heat moves north
A total fire ban has been put in place today- The combination of heat and wind is the cause for concern, with the North West Slopes and plains expecting variable winds, swinging from northeasterly to northwesterly and between 20 and…
RFS ready for a tough season with upgrades to their big chopper
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…
Toxic smoke warning continues as EPA steps in to help with Gunnedah landfill fire
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)…
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Register.Find.Reunite. launched to reunite families and friends impacted by Narrabri bushfire
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.
Too late to leave: Out of Control Bushfire in Duck Creek Pilliga Forest
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.
Tenterfield rallies together as fires continue
Despite the devastating impacts of this week’s bushfires, Tenterfield continues to show its true colours of resistance and survival.