NSW RFS

The NSW Rural Fire Service, the world's largest fire service. Our more than 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to more than 95 percent of NSW.

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Lightning strikes have been detected in areas including along the northern and southern borders today. Property owners are encouraged to check their properties for any signs of new fires that may have started from lightning. Report any new fires to 000. https://t.co/7FBdD0C66c

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A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Monday 12 October for the Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter areas. Hot and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. More info on Total Fire Ban rules on the #RFS website https://t.co/4CXgpBUo1n

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A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow Monday 12 October for the Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter areas. Hot and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. More info on Total Fire Ban rules on the #RFS website https://t.co/4CXgpBUo1n

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Today we remember the emergency services volunteers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities, at the annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service. A live stream of the service can be viewed on the #RFS website: https://t.co/VMWNAze27Z

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After more than 2 months helping protect communities across the US, our Large Air Tanker Bomber 210 has arrived back home at RAAF Richmond
During her time in the US, made more than 255 drops on 84 fires and delivering more than 3.6 million litres of fire retardant.

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DID YOU CAMP THIS LONG WEEKEND?

Before you pack up and leave your campsite, make sure your campfire is completely out and cold.

- Use plenty of WATER to put your fire out.
- Don’t just bury it, hot coals can stay hidden underground and potentially reignite.

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The Hazards Near Me app now includes the Fire Danger Rating, with daily push notifications sent to your phone. Additionally if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above, a banner will appear at the top of the app's homepage. Ensure you've downloaded the app and have a watch zone.

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Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Harwood Rd in Griffith. The fire is moving in a southerly direction under northerly winds towards Kidman Way. Residents along Harwood Rd, Rose Rd and Kidman Way should prepare now. https://t.co/7FBdD0C66c

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The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in most NSW Local Government Areas today. If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit. For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: https://t.co/Q1ArFDnFGB

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Advice: Ogilvie Rd Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA)
The Ogilvie Rd Fire has now been listed as contained.
Unfortunately, thunderstorms have moved through the area, with dry lightning starting several new fires. For more info: https://t.co/7FBdD0C66c

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A bush fire burning in the Aerodrome Road, Minimbah area. The fire is at Advice and burning in a SW towards the Coolongolook River. While there is no immediate danger, those in the vicinity of the fire should monitor conditions and stay up to date in case the situation changes.

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A Bush Fire Information Point will be set up tomorrow to provide community members with information at Wallangarra General Store, 53 Tenterfield St, Wallangara from 10:30am to 1pm.

Visit the #RFS website: https://t.co/7FBdD0C66c.
If you're in QLD visit: https://t.co/GTinzxMwWZ.

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Bush Fire Information Points will be set up today to provide community members with information for:
Tenterfield Fires:
Coles Carpark, Cnr of Rouse St & Miles St Tenterfield from 11:30am-4pm
Ogilbie Rd Fire:
NSW SES Tabulam Unit, 8603 Bruxner Hwy Tabulam from 11:30am-1:30pm

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As of 6pm, there are 39 fires burning across the state, with 13 not yet contained. There are currently over 600 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. For more info: https://t.co/LIswX7hjVM
📸 Rifle Range Rd Fire (Tenterfield LGA)

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Advice: Ogilive Rd Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA) - Monitor Conditions
Crews are conducting a backburn in the vicinity of Bulldog Road to strengthen the southern containment line. There will be an increase in smoke and fire activity as these operations are undertaken. #RFS

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After more than two months supporting US fire agencies across 12 different states, the RFS LAT has now finished her contract. During this period, she conducted more than 255 drops across 84 fires, delivering more than 3.6 million litres of retardant.

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Advice: Gap Creek Fire (Tenterfield LGA) Monitor Conditions
Waterbombing aircraft are working to slow the spread of the fire burning between Plains Station Rd & Ogilivie Rd in a westerly direction towards Ogilivie Rd. The cause and origin of this fire is under investigation.

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Cheviot Hills Fire:
✅Drake Lunatic Hotel, 7710 Bruxner Hwy Drake Village between 12pm-1pm

Ogilvie Rd Fire:
✅Tabulam Family Mart, 20 Court St, Tabulam between 1:30pm-3pm

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Bush Fire Information Points will be set up today, Wednesday 23 September, to provide community members with information on several fires burning across the Tenterfield area. Please see below for the information point locations.

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Mount Lindsay Fire:
✅Legume Community Hall, Acacia Avenue, Legume between 12:30pm-2:30pm

✅Liston RFS Shed, 2 Stanthorpe St Liston between 3pm-4pm