Due to increased risk of fire in the Coonamble, Walgett and Warren LGAs, the RFS is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting.

Under the current conditions, fires will start easily and spread rapidly. They have the potential to threaten life and property, as well as destroying millions of dollars’ worth of crop and equipment. The RFS appreciates the cooperation of farmers on days of heightened fire danger.

Stopping harvesting until weather conditions ease lowers the risk of fires breaking out and can prevent a great deal of damage.

The RFS recommends the use of the voluntary grain harvesting guide to help determine if it’s safe to harvest.

Advice

If you are conducting harvesting:

Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations

Check: Check weather conditions, check the grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment

Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do so and regularly reassess the conditions.

Other Information

• Visit the RFS website for more information on Harvest Safety Alerts and the Grain Harvesting Guide
• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW. Roads may be closed without warning.

Via the RFS