During a Total Fire Ban
Last modified: October 12, 2009 - 9:46 PM
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During a Total Fire Ban, no fire may be lit in the open. Fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. The ban also applies to incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, such as wood and charcoal.
You may use an electric barbecue, but only if:
- it is under the direct control of an adult,
- the ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all materials which could burn.
- it is under the direct control of an adult,
- the ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all materials which could burn,
- you have an immediate and continuous supply of water available,
- it is on a residential property within 20m of the house or dwelling, or the site has been approved for the purpose of a barbeque by:
- the local council or
- National Parks and Wildlife Service if in a reserve
- State Forests of NSW if in a state forest.
Download document
Media Release - Bush Fire Danger Period Begins
Contact details
South West Rural Fire Service
Tel: (02) 63863170
mail@rfs.nsw.gov.au
