The Mid Murray Zone includes the Edward River Council, Murray River Council and part of the Murrumbidgee Council south of Coleambally.
“Any person wishing to light a fire in the Mid Murray Zone will require a permit,” Inspector Doug Adamson said.
Anybody wishing to light a fire on their property during the Bush Fire Danger Period will require a permit from their local brigade or fire control centre.
People burning with a fire permit must comply with standard permit conditions.
These conditions include:
• Notifying your neighbours at least 24 hours prior to burning.
• Notifying the RFS via the NOTIFY portal on the RFS website — www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify — 24 hours prior to burning.
• Notifying your local brigade captain on each day you burn.
• Installing fire breaks around the area to be burnt.
• Firefighting equipment in working order on site.
• A responsible person must be in attendance while the fire is alight.
• Only grass and stubble to be burnt, no timber to be burnt.
“However, even with a permit, you need to check whether a Total Fire Ban is in force before lighting any fires,” Insp Adamson said.
The NSW RFS encourages all residents to have a bushfire survival plan, so all members of their household know what to do on days of increased fire danger, and if their home is threatened by fire.
Residents should also continue with their hazard reduction activities.
“We have all seen the devastation that bushfires can bring to a community, so I strongly advise residents to contact their local brigades and use their expertise to assist in carrying out safe hazard reductions,” Insp Adamson said.
Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, it is essential to call 000 immediately so that emergency services can respond accordingly and minimise the damage.
For more information contact the Mid Murray Zone office on 5898 4100 or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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