Concern for hot and dry conditions has prompted a total fire ban across much of the state's north and north east for Sunday, October 22.
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The fire danger rating for North Western, Northern Slopes, Greater Hunter, North Coast and Greater Sydney Region is 'Extreme, prompting a Total Fire Ban.
In New England the rating is 'High'.
Conditions are expected to ease slightly tomorrow, with the rating for most of the region dropping back to 'High'.
Total Fire Ban rules
A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.
During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.
General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.
The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.
What the ratings mean:
Moderate
Plan and prepare.
- Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.
High
There's a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
- Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
- If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.
Extreme
Take action now to protect your life and property.
- These are dangerous fire conditions.
- Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
- Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.
On Saturday, October 21, the Rocky River fire near Tenterfield was listed as being controlled. It has already burnt out around 734 hectares.
Firefighters continue to battle blazes on several fronts along the coast, where seven homes have been lost.
Meanwhile, 11 volunteer firefighters from the Tamworth district have spent the last five days battling a number of blazes burning in the Kyogle district.
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