WELL above average temperatures and very dry conditions have led to a total fire ban being declared across the Orange, Blayney and Cabonne regions.
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During a total fire ban, no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended.
This includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel such as wood, charcoal or heat beads.
No general purpose welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting can be done in the open.
The total fire ban commences at 12.01am on Friday and finishes at 11.59pm the same day.
If you seen an unattended fire call triple-0 immediately.
Residents in this area are urged to download a Bushfire Survival Plan and keep informed about conditions in their area.
Predicted maximum temperatures for Friday
- Blayney 27 degrees
- Bathurst 30 degrees
- Cabonne 27 degrees
- Cowra 33 degrees
- Lithgow 28 degrees
- Mid Western 33 degrees
- Oberon 30 degrees
- Orange 27 degrees
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
