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NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District
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25.01.2022 If you live, work or travelling in the western parts of the State, Police are urging you to take extra care when sharing the road with heavy vehicles. With an i...ncrease in harvest activity this season, there will be more trucks, agricultural equipment and movement of oversize vehicles on our roads across western NSW. Heavy vehicles may move slowly. Take care and be patient. Heavy vehicles can not stop as quickly as other vehicles. Don’t try and overtake until it’s safe.
24.01.2022 Mildura sure put on some beautiful weather for 2021 Mildura Field Days. Lower Western RFS crews will be on-site again tomorrow, displaying two of our newest fire-fighting and road rescue appliances. We're set up alongside our interstate colleagues at CFA District 18 and DELWP Loddon Mallee. Come say hello :)
23.01.2022 Planning on doing a burn this weekend? Ensure that you have all the necessary approvals in place, tell your neighbours and tell your local fire agency at leas...t 24 hours before you light up. Be mindful that there is some windy weather forecast over the weekend so be sure not to leave your burn unattended. You can notify us of your burn at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify See more
23.01.2022 Congratulations to Chris on receiving the National medal. Very deserving recipient. Commitment to a rural community. Well done.
23.01.2022 UPDATE: Transport for NSW is carrying out essential maintenance work to upgrade the mechanical lift span and deck of Abbotsford Bridge over the Murray River at ...Curlwaa. This planned work will improve safety and reduce the need for unplanned maintenance on the bridge in the future. Abbotsford Bridge will be closed to traffic on the following dates: - Night closures from Tuesday 15 June to Friday 9 July, Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9pm to 6am. - Full bridge closures 24 hours a day for six weeks from Monday 12 July to Friday 20 August, weather permitting. - Night closures from Monday 23 August to Friday 24 September, Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9pm to 6am. Read more: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/essential-maintenance-for/
22.01.2022 FYI - Roads Closed
22.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heat wave conditions to affect much of NSW until at least next Tuesday. This will increase the fire risk across much of state with Very High and Severe fire danger likely on the weekend. Plan and prepare now.
20.01.2022 Congratulations to all recipients.
14.01.2022 Euston and Benanee RFS yesterday responded to and are monitoring a haystack fire north of Lake Benanee. Quick actions from the landowner and fellow RFS members contained the fire to the haystack and protected nearby paddocks. Crews are monitoring this fire and it is expected to burn for the next 24>48hrs. Our colleagues at NSW RFS - Riverina Zone have some very sound advice in relation to managing haystacks on your property.
13.01.2022 IDN21033 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST... Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 7:38 pm Sunday, 15 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Broken Hill and Wentworth. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 10:40 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
10.01.2022 A grass and bush fire is burning along the Cobb Highway approximately 7km south of Deniliquin. The fire started in the vicinity of Greaves Rd and is travelling ...south along the highway under strong northerly winds. The fire has crossed Cal Col Road and is burning towards the Gulpa Island State Forest. Winds have eased slightly over the past hour and crews are gaining the upper hand. See more
09.01.2022 Early yesterday afternoon, Forest Fire Management Victoria Air Observers detected and notified the RFS of a fire in the Euston Regional Park, 1.6kms south of Euston. Due to their quick actions, Euston and Benanee crews managed to halt the spread of the fire with hose lines and exiting internal tracks, before the arrival of, and handover to, National Parks and Wildlife Service. This fire is currently being attended to by NPWS Staff, keep up to date via the RFS Fire Near ...Me App or the following link: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me Given widespread lightning throughout the district this week, we strongly encourage landowners to inspect their properties for dormant fires ahead of increasing Fire Danger this Sunday (15th). If you do locate a fire on your property, please report it to 000 immediately. DELWP Loddon Mallee Rural Fire Service - Curlwaa Dareton Rural Fire Brigade Buronga Rural Fire Brigade Gol Gol Fire Brigade, NSW Rural Fire Service See more
07.01.2022 Harvest Safety Alerts
07.01.2022 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:36 pm Wednesday, 11 November 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS ABOUT WESTERN NSW Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Deniliquin, Hay, Menindee, Balranald and Fowlers Gap. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:40 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
05.01.2022 It's the first day of winter and things are cooling down Cooler months see a 10% increase in the number of home fires, with more fires in bedrooms and loung...erooms due to heaters, electric blankets, so it's important to refresh yourself on important winter fire safety tips. Did you know that you will not smell smoke while asleep? Only working smoke alarms save lives. Test your alarms and change the battery as required. Find more winter fire safety tips at www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter Video: Nick Moir
04.01.2022 Hot weather is coming. With increased growth, there's an increased risk of grass fires this season. Know what to do to get ready. Check www.myfireplan.com.au for tips on how to keep your family and property safe.
01.01.2022 A great story by ABC Landline showcasing the aerial firefighting strategies, tactics and tireless efforts displayed by our Victorian counterparts at CFA District 18, DELWP Loddon Mallee and Forest Fire Management Victoria.
