'Busy day' for NSW RFS as lightning keeps crews on their toes

Summary

A lightning storm on Tuesday has kept NSW Rural Fire Services on their toes with several fires sparked across the region.

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A power pole was ignited on Chapman Street in Spring Hill at approximately 1pm, believed to have been struck by lightning.

A tree in Spring Hill was also struck, with crews from the region having both fires under control by 3pm.

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Canobolas Zone Operations Coordinator Brett Bowden said several ignitions, including a call out to Mullion Creek had meant a 'busy day' for volunteers.

"We're not out of the woods yet," Mr Bowden said.

An aircraft had been deployed to undertake a reconnaissance operation around the Central West on Tuesday afternoon to spot areas which may be of concern following the storm.

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"As the wind picks up and it starts to dry out we could see lightning ignitions over the next 24 to 48 hours," Mr Bowden said.

A fire which burnt between 5-7 hectares at Mullion Range State Forest from Monday night was under control and still being managed by State Forest on Tuesday.

Around 60 people from Orange, Cabonne and Blayney were currently being deployed every three days to the Snowy Valley and Rylstone regions to assist with the fire efforts.

Mr Bowden said it was an 'enormous effort' from dedicated volunteers.

"When we don't have fires we're happy to send people to help," he said.