A total fire ban has been put in place today- The combination of heat and wind is the cause for concern, with the North West Slopes and plains expecting variable winds, swinging from northeasterly to northwesterly and between 20 and 40 km/h throughout the day, with maximum temperatures between 36 and 41 degrees. The Northern Tablelands is expecting winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h, and maximum temperatures between 31 to 36, before the cool change arrives with a likely thunderstorm this afternoon.
NSW RFS
Posted inEmergency management
RFS ready for a tough season with upgrades to their big chopper
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter […]
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Toxic smoke warning continues as EPA steps in to help with Gunnedah landfill fire
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, in response to a fire that broke out in waste cells on the […]
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri Shire
Register.Find.Reunite. launched to reunite families and friends impacted by Narrabri bushfire
Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Narrabri Bushfire to get in touch with their families and friends.
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri Shire
Too late to leave: Out of Control Bushfire in Duck Creek Pilliga Forest
Residents have been told it’s too late to leave, seek shelter now, as a large out of control bushfire continues to burn in the Pilliga Forrest.
Posted inLocal News, Tenterfield
Tenterfield rallies together as fires continue
Despite the devastating impacts of this week’s bushfires, Tenterfield continues to show its true colours of resistance and survival.
Posted inEmergency management
Update: Tenterfield fires still causing concern
There are now 8 fires causing concern around Tenterfield, although only one – the Christies Fire in the Jennings/Wallangarra area – is still at Emergency Warning level
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire
Evacuation centres established as fires surround Tenterfield
There are now 7 fires in the Tenterfield area with Emergency warnings, the greatest concern being the fire at Jennings/Wallangarra.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire
Multiple fire alerts for Tenterfield LGA
There are now four fires in the Tenterfield local government area at Emergency alert level, with a number of properties being threatened near Woodside, Jennings, and Tabulam.