BUSHFIRE danger period will conclude in Bathurst and the Chifley/Lithgow region on Sunday, April 1.
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From this date fire permits will no longer be required for the Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow local government areas for standard pile burns and agricultural burns.
The community must still, however, abide by the law when conducting hazard reduction burns, which includes notifying the RFS 24 hours prior to any burning.
While bushfire danger period might be about to wind up, the RFS said rules must still be followed:
- Give fire authorities and neighbours 24 hours notice
- Check weather conditions/total fire bans
- Delay the burn if concerning winds are forecast
- Create proper fire breaks
- Have adequate water resources and fire fighting equipment on hand
- Supervise the fire at all times
- Call triple-0 immediately if fire escapes.
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Inspector Mick Holland said members of the public must still abide by the law when conducting hazard reduction burns.
“Penalties still apply for failing to notify NSW RFS and neighbours that you are lighting a fire and for allowing fires to escape,” he said.
“Even though the weather is cooling down, there is still the potential for fires to threaten life, property and the environment.”
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
