WITH the region in the grips of a heatwave and windy weather predicted, a total fire ban has been declared for the Southern Slopes on Monday.
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In Cootamundra and Young the mercury is predicted to soar to 41 degrees, with a top of 38 degrees expected in Boorowa.
Due to severe fire danger risk in this region, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has declared a total fire ban for the Cootamundra-Gundagai and Hilltops council areas until 11.59pm on Monday.
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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 severe fire danger 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.
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
