Topical 14/4/22

Residents and landholders are reminded of the need to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns now the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period has come to a close in NSW. An online portal provides NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify fire services when they’re planning to use fire on their property. Over the coming months, many landholders may take the opportunity to burn off. You still need to make sure you obtain any required permits and permissions, as well as notify neighbours and fire authorities 24 hours before lighting up. Before lighting any fire you need to have adequately prepared fire breaks and have firefighting equipment on hand to ensure the fire does not escape. “Every landholder has a responsibility to prevent fire spreading from their property and there can be serious consequences for people who light fires and leave them unattended,” NSW Rural Fire Service inspector Scott Mack said. As well as using the online portal, landholders can still notify the NSW RFS by contacting their local fire control service.