A total fire ban has been declared for the Greater Sydney region tomorrow, January 11.
The declaration has been made due to the forecast of hot and windy conditions.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) predicts a “very high” fire danger rating for the Greater Sydney region.
A total fire ban has also been declared for the Greater Hunter, North Western, Central Ranges and Southern Slopes.
Under severe and very high fire conditions, the RFS provides the following advice:
- Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire.
- Follow your bush fire survival plan and remain vigilant
- Keep informed by listening to local radio, watching television news broadcasts and monitoring www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
The RFS may request that harvesting operations and other machinery use stop in grassland, paddocks and on roadsides on Wednesday.
No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a total fire ban.
Gas and electric barbecues may be used, provided certain conditions are met.
Lighting a fire on a day of total fire ban attracts an on-the-spot fine of $2200.
The penalty for tossing a lit cigarette doubles during a total fire ban from $660 to $1320.
For more information, visit the NSW RFS website or call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
