AFTER being kept busy by blazes started from lightning strikes this week, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging people to avoid activities that could start a fire during hot weather.
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Crews have been on high alert to respond quickly to spot fires caused by widespread lightning strikes and were also concerned with predictions of more thunderstorms and a top of 29 degrees on Saturday.
There is a high fire danger rating for Bathurst and Oberon on Saturday, and RFS Western zone manager Paul Smith said the biggest threat would come from people who undertook activities including: slashing, grinding and welding near dry grass where a stray spark could cause havoc.
“The hot weather is drying everything out and a spark from machinery or tools could start a fire that could spread quite easily.,” he said.