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Extreme Fire conditions forecast for Mid Lachlan area
Published Date: 11 Feb 2017
Summary
There is a Extreme Fire Danger Rating for the Mid Lachlan area on Sunday 12th February 2017.
Due to high temperatures and strong winds forecast for the central west, the Mid Lachlan Team of the RFS is asking the people of the region to be on extra alert in case of bush fire.
Because of the extra risk, the Mid Lachlan Team of the NSW RFS has a range of resources at the ready.
By raising the level of community awareness , the RFS will be ready to respond to any outbreak and try and avoid a major bushfire.
The RFS is asking all residents, and particularly people in rural areas, to respect the TOTAL FIRE BAN that’s currently in force. As well as the ban on lighting fires, the RFS is asking residents not to operate:
* slashers
* welding equipment
* angle-grinders
* ride-on mowers
Please report any unattended fires to triple 0.
Download a leaving early facts sheet
Download a Bush fire survival plan Fact sheet
Download the Simple steps for a bush fire survival plan
View the fire advisory pdf file.
