Firefighters have managed to control a number of fires in the Wauchope area after high temperatures and windy conditions on Wednesday August 16.
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While the mercury is due to hit 26 celsius, compared to over 30 degrees in some places yesterday, firefighters are still warning people to be very careful.
The advice is: do not leave a fire unattended and be sure to notify your neighbours and Hastings Fire Control 6588 9000 24 hours prior to lighting up.
If you see an unattended fire please call 000.
District officer Stuart Robb from the NSW Rural Fire Service in Wauchope said a number of fires started on Wednesday with the hot and windy conditions.
Rural Fire Service crews worked into the evening to get those fires under control and no properties are under threat.
“Conditions for the next couple of days are still for strong winds so landholders should think seriously about commencing hazard reduction burns. Give your local Fire Control a call and seek advice,” said Mr Robb.
The Rural Fire Service are controlling and containing the following areas:
- an under control grass fire at Monaghans Road in Brombin, alert level: advice
- an grass fire at The Cedar Road in Bellangry, now under control, alert level: advice
- a bush fire at Ponsford Road in Comboyne which is being controlled, alert level: advice
- a bush fire at Mount Seaview Road, Mount Seaview, over 2,500 hectares is being controlled, alert level: advice
- a bush fire at Ralfs Creek over 100 hectares is being controlled, alert level: advice
A hazard reduction fire is under control over 198 acres on the Purchase Trail in Ballengarra State Forest, alert level: advice.
And a hazard reduction fire over 960 acres in Kogo Mountain Kiparra State Forest is under control, alert level: advice.
For the latest information, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
Prepare your home
A well prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire.
Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A well prepared home can also be easier for you or firefighters to defend, and is less likely to put your neighbours' homes at risk. A well prepared home will also give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave.
Here are some basic maintenance tips to prepare your property:
- Clean your gutters of leaves and twigs
- Install metal gutter guards
- Repair damaged or missing tiles on the roof
- Install fine metal mesh screens on windows and doors
- Fit seals around doors and windows to eliminate gaps
- Enclose the areas under the house
- Repair or cover gaps in external walls
- Attach a fire sprinkler system to gutters
- Keep lawns short and gardens well maintained
- Cut back trees and shrubs overhanging buildings
- Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debris around the property
- Have hoses long enough to reach around your house
If you have a pool, tank or dam, put a Static Water Supply (SWS) sign on your property entrance, so firefighters know where they can get water
Check and maintain adequate levels of home and contents insurance. Ensure it is up to date.