On Thursday, hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to increase fire dangers
to dangerous levels in parts of NSW.

Very High [25-49] to Severe Fire Danger [50-74] is forecast for the Greater
Hunter, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Lower Central West Plains, Greater Sydney Region,
Northern Riverina NSW Fire Areas.
The NSW Rural Fire Service warns that any bush fire that starts has the
potential to threaten lives and destroy homes.

TOTAL FIRE BAN

The Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service will TOTALLY BAN THE LIGHTING OF FIRES
from midnight tonight [Wednesday 30th of September] until midnight tomorrow
night [Thursday 1st of September] in the following NSW Fire Areas:

Greater Hunter, Illawarra/Shoalhaven,
Far South Coast, Lower Central West Plains, Northern Riverina,
Greater Sydney Region.

The RFS advises that if you are in an area of Severe Fire Danger:
. If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day
. Only stay if your home is well prepared and you can actively defend it
. Prepare for the emotional, mental and pysical impact of defending you
property - if in doubt, leave
. Check your fire survival plan - Now
. Monitor fire and weather situation in any way you can: through
NSW Rural Fire Service and Home Page - Bureau of Meteorology radio or television
. Call 'Triple Zero' if you see a fire