A total fire ban has been declared for Yass Valley, Goulburn/Mulwaree and Upper Lachlan Shire for Sunday, March 18, 2018, due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions.
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Superintendent Peter Alley said that the total fire ban would remain in place from midnight tonight for 24 hours.
“Latest forecasts indicate temperatures reaching the mid 30s with low humidity and strong, gusty winds generally from the west.
“This has resulted in Severe Fire Danger Rating in places across the Southern Tablelands tomorrow,” superintendent Alley said.
“Under these fire conditions, fires will be difficult to control and fast moving, and they could threaten properties with little warning.
“That’s why it’s so important that people are prepared, by having a Bush Fire Survival Plan so they know what to do if a fire affects their community.”
Superintendent Alley said a total fire ban meant a ban on the lighting of any fires out in the open, including wood or solid-fuel barbecues.
He encouraged landowners to ensure they take precautions during the predicted conditions.
Residents can stay informed by checking the NSW RFS’s website, by calling the Bush Fire information line (1800 679 737), or by downloading the ‘Fires Near Me’ app for smart devices.
Should residents see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, they should report it immediate to triple zero (000).
