Due to increased risk of fire in the Coonamble, Walgett and Warren LGAs, the RFS is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting.
Under the current conditions, fires will start easily and spread rapidly. They have the potential to threaten life and property, as well as destroying millions of dollars’ worth of crop and equipment. The RFS appreciates the cooperation of farmers on days of heightened fire danger.
Stopping harvesting until weather conditions ease lowers the risk of fires breaking out and can prevent a great deal of damage…