FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18:
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Get out those wide-brimmed hats and slap on the sunscreen if you’re in the New England and North West region this weekend, because this one is going to be a scorcher. With temperatures ranging from the late 20s to early 30s, there’s no change of rain in sight until Tuesday with possible storms predicted for the Tamworth area. Temperatures in the mid to high 20s are expected for areas around Armidale.
While only four fires were burning across the district on Friday morning, the region had its fair share of fire drama this week when a school was evacuated and properties were threatened by an out of control blaze at Uralla. High fire danger remains in place for the North West region while a Low to Moderate fire danger is listed for New England council areas.
For details on fires burning in your area visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17:
VERY high fire danger conditions are expected across the New England and North West region on Thursday.
While areas around the Moree,Narrabri , Walgett and Warrumbungle council districts face a total fire ban due to heat and wind conditions in the area, other council areas have no ban in force.
As of Thursday morning there were three fires being monitored by firefighters in the area.
For further updates and details on the current bushfire situation in your area today, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11:
VERY high fire danger conditions are in place from the New England and North West on Friday as the region gears up for a hot long weekend.As of this morning, there were no fires burning across the region. A total fire ban has been lifted for the area. For the latest information on fires around your region visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10:
Hot weather conditions coupled with strong winds have made for a total fire ban across the New England region on Thursday. Read more here.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9:
Hot weather conditions coupled with strong winds have made for a total fire ban across the New England region on Thursday. Read more here.
RURAL firefighters are anxiously waiting for Thursday’s weather forecast to determine their plan of action for what they believe will be extreme fire danger conditions across parts of the state.
They’ve urged residents to talk with others in their household about fire plans, and what they would need to do, to stay safe if a fire came their way. The word from a senior spokesman was to “remain vigilant” with temperatures expected to soar in some areas.
On Wednesday, high fire danger was expected across the New Engand and north west, but no bans were in place. The RFS was expecting to issue total fire bans for much of the state tomorrow but those details will be released on Wednesday afternoon.
For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8:
The New England and North West regions of the state today can expect high fire danger conditions following on from the long weekend. Four fires were being controlled in the area on Tuesday morning In the Tenterfield and Tamworth areas but no warnings were in place for residents.There is no total fire ban in the area today. For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7:
Total fire bans will be in place for the Far North Coast, New England and Northern Slopes. Local government areas affected are:Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell. Liverpool Plains, Tamworth Regional, Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes Severn, Guyra, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha. During a total fire an no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. This includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood or charcoal.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4:
Total fire bans will be in place for the Far North Coast, New England and Northern Slopes. Local government areas affected are: Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell. Liverpool Plains, Tamworth Regional, Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes Severn, Guyra, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha.
During a total fire an no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. This includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood or charcoal.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3:
HIGH fire danger ratings are in place for the entire New England and North West regions today, with residents warned to remain vigilant.While conditions have cooled from severe fire danger conditions middle-range temperatures are expected for the rest of the week. As of Thursday morning there were six fires burning in the area.
WEDNESDAY, October 2:
Rain across the New England and North West region has eased the fire danger conditions on Wednesday. A total fire ban has been lifted for the Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Tamworth Regional and Moree council areas after conditions were downgraded from severe to high. The Armidale, Glen Innes, Guyra, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha council areas are still under a high fire danger rating but no bans are in force in this areas. Four fires are reportedly still burning in the area but are being controlled.
TUESDAY, October 1:
WIND gusts of up to 80km/h coupled with a total fire ban are making for dangerous conditions across the New England and North West region on Tuesday. The ban is in force for council areas including Tamworth, Gwydir Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri areas with harsh penalties for anyone caught lighting up. While Rural Fire Service crews have the upper hand on blazes that wreaked havoc on the area at the weekend, fire officials have warned strong winds expected today could fan the flames.
“There are no fires impacting on any homes in the area at this stage,” RFS Inspector Ben Shepherd told Fairfax Regional Media. “We have fires in fairly remote areas which are not causing a great deal of trouble. The issue we have today is those warm and very windy conditions which could be problematic. We’re actually expecting wind gusts of up to the 80km/h mark.
“In North Western NSW we are expecting temperatures in the early 30s and low humidity. The other thing we’ll be monitoring today is the possibility of thunderstorms, especially in the north-east of the state so we’ll be monitoring any lightning strikes today.”
Inspector Shepherd urged residents to review their bushfire survival plan if they had one as well as report any fires which weren’t being attended by crews.
While there’s no fire ban for the Armidale, Glen Innes, Guyra, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha council areas today, there’s still a “very high” fire danger rating.
For more updates on fires in your area, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au