THE first day of 2020 has started off the same as the end of 2019, with a severe fire danger risk and total fire ban.
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With hot, dry and windy weather predicted to continue, and more than 130 fires burning across NSW, firefighters remain on high alert.
The mercury is predicted to soar to as high as 40 degrees in the region on Wednesday as revellers dust off after their New Year's Eve celebrations.
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The severe fire danger risk and total fire ban is in place in the following council areas: Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Oberon and Orange.
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 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 Wednesday
- Bathurst 37 degrees
- Blayney 34 degrees
- Cowra 38 degrees
- Lithgow 34 degrees
- Mudgee 40 degrees
- Oberon 38 degrees
- Orange 34 degrees
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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
