Tuesday 1st October marked the start of the 2024/25 Bushfire Danger Period for Coonamble Shire and eleven other local government areas in NSW.
This means that anyone wishing to light a fire must obtain a free fire permit and notify their local Fire Control Centre and neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting up.
Acting Area Commander Sally Turner said this season poses a high risk.
“Landholders and firefighters have reported significant grass growth from recent rain,” she said.“This means there will be an increased threat of grass fires as this . . .
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