Canobolas Zone Bush Fire Danger Period commenced 1st October 2015
Published Date: 29 Sep 2015
Summary
The Bush Fire Danger Period commenced in the Canobolas Zone on Thursday 1st October 2015.
Bush Fire Danger Period
Rural Fires Act Section 81
The NSW Rural Fire Service advises that the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Canobolas Zone commences as at the 1st October 2015 for the Local Government areas of Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra and Orange.
Landowners wishing to undertake any burning off activities, or any fire in the open, will require a fire permit from 1 October 2015.
Fire Permits are available from your local permit officer or by contacting the Canobolas Zone office on 6363 6666. Further information on fire safety and fire season preparation can be obtained from the Canobolas Zone website http://www.canobolas.rfs.nsw.gov.au
BEFORE YOU LIGHT THAT FIRE DURING THE BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD the following steps are required:
- Obtain a permit from your local permit officer. If you do not know who your local permit officer is, contact the Canobolas Zone Fire Control Centre on 6363 6666.
- Once you obtain the permit you shall notify all adjoining landholders and occupiers at least 24 hours before ignition.
- You are required to notify the Canobolas Zone office on 6363 6666 at least 24 hours before ignition.
- You are required to comply with all permit conditions listed on the permit.
David Hoadley
Zone Manager
