RISING temperatures and high winds will have firefighters across the state on high alert on Sunday as the fire danger rating is expected to be severe.
The dangerous conditions have prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to declare a total fire ban in many parts of the state including the New England and the North West slopes and plains.
In effective from midnight, the ban will mean any existing fire permits will be suspended and no fires may be lit in an open place.
Gas and electric barbeques may still be used in safe conditions.
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The severe fire danger rating may also lead the RFS to issue a Harvest Safety Alert to harvester operators on Sunday.
Due to the heightened fire risk, RFS officials are advising harvesters to use caution, monitor conditions and ensure they are operating within safety guidelines.
For more information or to monitor fire warnings visit www.rfs.gov.au
Areas issued with a total fire ban.
- Far North Coast (Severe) — Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed
- North Coast (Severe) — Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey, Nambucca, Mid-Coast
- Greater Hunter (Severe) — Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton, Upper Hunter
- New England (Severe) — Glen Innes Severn, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha, Armidale
- Northern Slopes (Severe) — Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Tamworth
- North Western (Severe) — Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett, Warrumbungle
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
