As of 4.30pm on Tuesday there were 128 fires burning across NSW and with hot, dry and windy conditions predicted there is an increased risk to communities this week, the RFS says.

"The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts are indicating widespread areas of severe and higher fire danger over coming days," RFS Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers said.

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Due to this increased fire risk, a statewide total fire ban will be in place from 12.01am on Wednesday until midnight 11.59pm on Saturday night to reduce the potential of any further fires in the landscape.

"Firefighters from the NSW RFS along with Fire and Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation of NSW, along with other emergency services continue to work tirelessly on fires across the state," Deputy Commissioner Rogers said.

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"Under these conditions the risk of fire is significant and we ask people to ensure that both their family and their property are prepared."

There are a number of simple things you can do now to prepare:

Deputy Commissioner Rogers has also urged residents to make or update their Bushfire Survival Plan.

"It's important to not only make but discuss your bush fire survival plan so you will know what you and your loved ones will do in the event a fire threatens," he said.

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"Drink plenty of water, keep cool, take care of others and have a plan."

If you see an unattended fire call triple-0 immediately.

Visit the NSW RFS for more information on preparing for this bush fire season and keep up-to-date at Fires Near Me.

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