Media releases

Preliminary investigations by NSW RFS fire investigators on the Linksview Road (Springwood) and Mt York (Mount Victoria) fires have determined the fires started as a result of powerlines during strong winds.

Attached files:

• Update – Fire investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.8 KB)

Total fire bans have been declared in four areas until further notice, due to the large number of uncontained fires, and forecast deteriorating conditions in coming days.

Attached files:

• Total fire bans until further notice.pdf (PDF, 122.9 KB)

An initial assessment of properties has been completed in the Springwood and Winmalee areas today.

Attached files:

• Initial assessment of Winmalee and Springwood areas.pdf (PDF, 124.0 KB)

 Preliminary investigations by NSW RFS fire investigators on the Brownes Road fire at Salt Ash, have determined the fire started as a result of powerlines arcing in the high winds yesterday.

Attached files:

• Fire investigation results - Salt Ash.pdf (PDF, 121.3 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed parts of the state, including Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven and the Hunter, will experience Extreme fire danger tomorrow.

Attached files:

• Extreme fire danger for parts of NSW - prepare now.pdf (PDF, 131.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging the public to prepare and be vigilant this Thursday with extreme fire weather forecast for Greater Sydney and the Central and Northern areas of the State.

Attached files:

• Extreme Fire Weather Forecast.pdf (PDF, 125.8 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has immediately suspended a volunteer member, charged with arson offences on the Central Coast.

Attached files:

• Statement - volunteer charged with arson offences.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service has released the results of preliminary investigations into two recent fires.

Attached files:

• Statement - cause of two recent fires.pdf (PDF, 121.7 KB)

Facebook is helping the NSW Rural Fire Service overcome the 'tyranny of distance' thanks to the work of Inspector Robyn Favelle and the Barrier Range Brigade.

Attached files:

• Media Release - RFS member awarded for innovative use of social media.pdf (PDF, 127.2 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service, together with the NSW Police Force, released investigation findings for the four fires in Sydney's west on Tuesday 10 September 2013.

Attached files:

• Fire Investigation Results Released.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)