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Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 26, 2025April 27, 2025

The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.

Posted inCrime

Second man charged with Tamworth fire station thefts

by Lauren MarerJune 29, 2023

A 23-year-old has been charged over break-ins at eight NSW Rural Fire Service stations throughout the Tamworth area.

Posted inEmergency management

‘Fires Near Me’ upgraded to include floods

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 15, 2023

The popular ‘Fires Near Me’ app has been upgraded to include flood information from the SES and renamed ‘Hazards Near Me’.

Posted inEmergency management, Local News

Fire permits suspended as temperatures spike into the high 30s across the region

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 12, 2023

With temperatures soaring above 30 degrees today and the fire danger throughout the region rated as High, the RFS is reminding people that all permits are suspended and they should be on alert for grass fires.

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