Total fire ban declared for Mid Coast
A total fire ban has been declared for the Mid Coast local government area tomorrow, Thursday November 7, 2019, due to forecast hot and windy conditions.
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The North Coast NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) district, which encompasses the Mid Coast, has a severe fire danger warning in place for the day.
The RFS provides the following advice for areas under Severe fire conditions:
- Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire
- Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and remain vigilant
- Keep informed by listening to local radio, watching television news broadcasts and monitoring www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. Gas and electric barbeques may be used provided certain conditions are met.
Total fire ban rules and a map of current total fire ban areas are listed on the RFS website HERE
