Major Fire Updates
Harvest Safety Alert – Bogan, Warren and Coonamble LGAs 11/11/2025 14:28
Harvest Safety Alert – Bogan, Warren and Coonamble LGAsDue to the increased risk of fire, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting in the following regions:
- Bogan
- Warren
- Coonamble
Under the current conditions, fires will start easily and spread rapidly. They have the potential to threaten life and property, as well as destroying millions of dollars’ worth of crop and equipment.
The RFS appreciates the cooperation of farmers on days of heightened fire danger. Stopping harvesting until weather conditions ease lowers the risk of fires breaking out and can prevent a great deal of damage.
The RFS recommends the use of the voluntary grain harvesting guide to help determine if it’s safe to harvest.
Advice
If you are conducting harvesting:
Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations
Check: Check weather conditions, check the grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment
Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do so and regularly reassess the conditions.
Other Information
- Visit the RFS website for more information on Harvest Safety Alerts and the Grain Harvesting Guide
- If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
- For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW. Roads may be closed without warning.
