All fires are banned across NSW today.
A statewide total fire ban has been declared today, Tuesday 12 February, due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions.
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Some parts of the Hastings are expected to see temperatures as high as 35 degrees with 15-25kmh winds from the north-west to north-east and little chance of rain.
The fire ban commenced at midnight and covers the entire state.
No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a total fire ban.
Gas and electric barbecues may be used provided certain conditions are met.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) provides the following advice.
Under extreme fire conditions:
- Homes that are specially designed and constructed to withstand a bush fire, prepared to the highest level and actively defended may provide safety.
- Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and know when you will leave, where you will go and how you will get there. Know what you will do if you cannot leave.
- Leaving early in the day is your safest option.
Under severe and very high fire conditions:
- Well-prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire.
- Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and remain vigilant.
