Bushfire season: Little water in farm dams to make firefighting difficult in New England North West region

Madeline Link
Updated August 2 2019 - 10:18am, first published 10:17am
FIRE THREAT: Tamworth Rural Fire Service superintendent Allyn Purkiss said a lack of water will make firefighting difficult. Photo: Gareth Gardner
FIRE THREAT: Tamworth Rural Fire Service superintendent Allyn Purkiss said a lack of water will make firefighting difficult. Photo: Gareth Gardner

DAMS have run dry and a lack of water poses a serious threat as bush fire season begins.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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