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Summer Fire Warning
The start of summer has seen fire authorities issue warnings for people to prepare for a bush fire.
Published Date: 01 Dec 2014
Read MoreClimate outlook overview December 2014 to February 2015
See the Climate outlook overview for December to February
Published Date: 01 Dec 2014
Read MoreMenindee Christmas Pageant
Menindee Headquarters brigade give Santa a lift last Saturday at the Menindee Christmas Pageant
Published Date: 01 Dec 2014
Read MoreGeneral public video on bush fire spread
The NSW Rural Fire Service is using a video from the general public to show how rapidly a fire can spread from initial ignition.
Published Date: 27 Nov 2014
Read MoreBushfires – Inside The Inferno Part 2 - Wednesday 12th November
"Bushfires – Inside The Inferno is the most comprehensive examination ever attempted of the science of Australian bushfires, and delves into the terrifying heart of major fire events, unfolding the research that explains how fires start, grow and change." (SBS On Demand website)
Published Date: 11 Nov 2014
Read MoreFire spotting plane
The NSW Rural Fire Service will again be using aircraft to look out for bushfires following lightning strike across the state this summer.
Published Date: 06 Nov 2014
Read MoreBourke Fire Control Centre Upgrade
The Bourke Fire Control Centre is currently a hive of activity as contractors commence works to upgrade the operations area.
Published Date: 05 Nov 2014
Read MoreSeasonal Outlook November 2014 to January 2015
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast below average rainfall and hotter than average temperatures are expected over the next three months for much of eastern Australia.
Published Date: 30 Oct 2014
Read MoreClimate change forcing rethink on fire risk, RFS chief Shane Fitzsimmons says
Climate change is having an impact on every level of fire management, the New South Wales rural fire chief has said on the first anniversary of the Blue Mountains bushfires.
Published Date: 17 Oct 2014
Read MoreEuabalong Rural Fire Brigade AGM
On Wednesday 15th October the Euabalong Rural Fire Brigade held their Annual General Meeting at Euabalong.
Published Date: 16 Oct 2014
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