The weather is set to heat up over the coming days, which could increase the risk of grass fires.
According to Weatherzone, the temperature is set to rise on Saturday, January 7 and continue increasing until Monday.
The temperature is expected to reach a maximum of 36 degrees in south-west Sydney and 38 degrees in north-west Sydney on Monday.
In the Blue Mountains, the temperature is likely to reach the low 30s.
As the weather heats up, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) reminds residents about the importance of being prepared against the threat of fire.
The NSW RFS website states that grass lands cover about 80 per cent of NSW.
However, residents don’t need to be right next to bushland to be at risk.
According to the RFS, grass fires can move three times faster than bushfires.
The RFS offers the following tips to help residents prepare their homes against fire:
- Keep grass short – you can mow it, graze it or slash it back.
- Maintain your machinery.
- Know where you can move your animals to safety.
- Check and maintain firefighting equipment like pumps and hoses.
- Make sure a fire truck can access your property – think about gates, bridges or obstructions.
- If you’re using fire on your property, get to know the team at your local Fire Control Centre and find out if you need a permit.
Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
