MID North Coast residents are urged to prepare diligently for dangerous bushfire conditions this week.
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The Rural Fire Service has issued a warning after declaring a widespread high fire danger call across the Mid North Coast.
Superintendent Kam Baker, RFS district manager, has warned that the bushfire danger period is now in force.
"Landholders need to get permits for hazard reduction burning," he said.
"Fire dangers have increased over the weekend, especially with the hot weather that has arrived and will last probably through until Thursday this week."
Superintendent Baker said the dangerous conditions are due to a combination of factors.
"Mainly because of high temperatures and lower humidity," he said.
"There's not a lot of wind associated with this current hot weather event.
"We're not too bad on the Mid North Coast because we've had a bit of rain over the past few weeks. But people should not get complacent."
Superintendent Baker was thankful that it has been quiet for the RFS over the last few days despite the high fire danger conditions.
"We are still expecting high fire danger but aren't expecting wind, which is good news," he said.
"It comes down to common sense. Campers must be vigilant and make sure campfires are put out correctly and that no fires are left unattended."
Hazard reduction has been undertaken in four primary locations - Laurieton, North Shore, Bago and Port Macquarie.
"Those areas have been our main focus," Superintendent Baker said. "We're expecting a normal fire season however the back burning that we do is normal procedure and has all gone well."
The biggest tip he can give is for everyone to have a bushfire survival plan in place.
"For home owners it is critical that they have that plan for their household," he said.
"No one expects there to be a fire at their property, so it's always best to have a plan in place in case the worst happens."