WITH the region in the grips of a heatwave and windy weather predicted, a total fire ban has been declared for the Central Ranges on Monday.
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The mercury is predicted to soar to as high as 41 degrees in one location.
Due to a very high fire danger risk in this region, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has declared a total fire ban for the following council areas: Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Oberon and Orange.
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During a total fire ban, no fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended.
Gas and electric barbecues may be used provided certain conditions are met.
Further total fire ban rules and a map of current total fire ban areas are listed at on the RFS website.
The RFS provides the following advice for very high fire conditions:
- Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire
- Follow your Bushfire Survival Plan and remain vigilant
- Keep informed by listening to local radio, watching television news broadcasts and monitoring www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Predicted maximum temperatures for Monday
- Bathurst 37 degrees
- Blayney 35 degrees
- Cowra 41 degrees
- Lithgow 36 degrees
- Mudgee 39 degrees
- Oberon 39 degrees
- Orange 35 degrees
The RFS may issue a harvest safety alert for areas of heightened risk. Harvest operators should monitor conditions and regularly check that they are operating within guidelines.
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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
