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NSW Rural Fire Service

Phone: +61 1800 679 737

Address: 4 Murray Rose Ave 2127 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Martins Rd fire, Myrtle Park (Berrigan LGA). A grass fire is burning at Myrtle Park, to the east of Coree Rd approximately 15km west of Finley. The fire is burning in a southerly direction under northerly winds and has crossed the Riverina Highway, which may be closed. Crews are on scene working to slow the spread of the fire and the Large Air Tanker has been dispatched to assist. There are a number of isolated properties in the area and residents are advised to monitor conditions, take advice from firefighters in the area and enact their bush fire survival plan.

19.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Murray, Edward River, Murrumbidgee LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts may be expected over the day. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide

19.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Greater Hume, Berrigan and Federation LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts may be expected over the day. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide

18.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Cootamundra-Gundagai and Hilltops LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts may be expected over the day. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide

17.01.2022 On this day last year, NSW experienced some of its worst fire danger ever recorded at the time with Catastrophic fire danger forecast across the Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas, leading to widespread school closures. Fire danger ratings are an important tool to help you make decisions about what to do and under these conditions, your only safe option is to leave early. You can learn more about the fire danger ratings, and check the rating for your area each day, at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

14.01.2022 Watch and Act - Martins Rd fire, Myrtle Park (Berrigan LGA). The fire is burning to the east of Coree Rd and Tuppal Rd, approximately 15km west of Finley and is moving in south easterly direction under strong north west winds. The Riverina Highway has been closed between Retreat Hall Road and to the west of Finley. Firefighters are starting to get the upper hand on parts of the fire, assisted by aircraft including the Large Air Tanker.

09.01.2022 Hot weather is coming to parts of NSW over the next few days. The recent rain means increased growth and as it dries out, the risk of fire will increase. Take the time now to know your risk and get ready. Check www.myfireplan.com.au for advice on making your bush fire survival plan.

09.01.2022 Some sad news for the NSW RFS family. Albert Newtown, who was recently recognised for 70 incredible years of service protecting his local community, passed away this week. Albert was an important part of the Bilpin brigade and our thoughts are with the brigade, as well as Albert's family and friends.

07.01.2022 Communities across the country will today pause and remember all those around the world who have lost their lives during conflict. Please join us at 11:00am for a minute of silence to remember. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. Lest we forget.

04.01.2022 There’s some wild weather around this afternoon! Storms have already lashed areas around western NSW, Sydney and the Central Coast and are expected to hang around for the next few hours. Check weather warnings with the Bureau of Meteorology.

03.01.2022 Forecast increasing temperatures and winds will elevate fire danger across the weekend and through to Tuesday, particularly in the northeast of the state on Monday. Very High Fire danger is forecast for the Far North Coast, New England and North Western tomorrow. Monday will see the potential for Very High fire danger from the Central West and Sydney through to the North and Far North Coast and North Western areas. Know the fire danger where you are and discuss your bush fire survival plan. Know what you and your household will do if threatened by fire. For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr