Latest News

• Hazard Reduction Advisory - 15 to 22 May
• Fire Season Ends
• Warning about telephone scams
• Where Fire Permits are Required
• Total Fire Ban Map
• Hay Fires
• Call '000' in an Emergency

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To check Total Fire Ban information for your area, view our Total Fire Ban map.

On this website we display a list of all current incidents, and major fire updates. You can call 1800 679737 (1800 NSW RFS), 24 hours a day for updates on major fires.  Remember that your local radio station may also be a good source of fire information.

Hay Shed and Hay Stack Fires

Over the warmer months the NSW Rural Fire Service is called to extinguish fires in stored hay as a result spontaneous combustion. These fires are usually the result of a combination of storing hay that is too moist and warmer temperatures.  These fires can lead to the loss of valuable feed and stored machinery as well. For more information visit our Hay Fires page.

Bush FireWise Action Plan

The Bush FireWise Action plan involves taking preventative measures well in advance to protect your property, and ensuring everyone in the family understands their roles should a bushfire approach. For more information visit our Planning and Survival page.