A total fire ban has been declared for the MidCoast Council region as of 12.01am Wednesday, September 13 due to forecast hot and windy conditions.
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The ban covers the following areas:
- North Coast (SEVERE) - Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Gloucester, Greater Taree, Great Lakes, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey, Nambucca
- Greater Hunter (SEVERE) - Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton, Upper Hunter
- Greater Sydney Region (SEVERE) North Western (SEVERE) - Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett, Warrumbungle
NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) recommends the following.
Under severe and very high fire conditions, well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire.
Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and remain vigilant.
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.
Total Fire Ban rules and a map of current Total Fire Ban areas are listed at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
Anne Keen
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
