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The additional areas affected are:

• Greater Sydney

• Lower Central West Plains

The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that initial forecasts are expected to be exceeded today and that a number of areas across the State are now expected to experience extreme fire danger.

All hazard reduction burns planned for areas affected by Total Fire Bans have been cancelled.

Total Fire Bans will remain in place until midnight tonight.

During a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all Fire permits are suspended. This includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood or charcoal.

You may use a gas or electric barbecue, but only if:

• It is on a residential property within 20 metres of the house or dwelling

• It is a picnic area and the appliance is approved by Council, National Parks or State Forest

• It is under the direct control of a responsible adult

• The ground within 2 metres of the barbecue is cleared of all materials which could burn

• You have an immediate and continuous supply of water available

For a map of current Total Fire Bans, please visit the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.