The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices and ensure they notify their local fire authority and neighbours, after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April – including a dozen over the Easter long weekend. PHOTO: An escaped burn from over the Easter long weekend CREDIT: NSW RFS Although the Bush […]
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Bush Fire Danger Period Ends: Hazard Reduction Works to Start
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) ends at midnight (12:00am) tonight, Monday, March 31, 2025 for most of New South Wales (NSW), including the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area. Fire agencies and land managers in these areas where the BFDP has ended will now turn their attention towards conducting hazard reduction works, which includes planned […]
Aviation Rescue Crew Alpine Training Event: Snowy Monaro District
The Snowy Monaro District Rural Fire Service is hosting a comprehensive four-day aviation rescue crew training event, commencing on Thursday, March 27 and concluding on Sunday. This event, coordinated by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), is set to enhance the skills of volunteer and staff aviation rescue teams. PHOTO: Winch water […]
Fire at Bumbalong Road Contained: Local Heroes Help Avert Disaster
A significant grass fire broke out on Bumbalong Road in Colinton, yesterday afternoon, March 19, 2025. At approximately 3:00 pm, the blaze erupted, rapidly spreading through grasslands and scattered timber, covering a vast area of 247 hectares. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), alongside multiple agencies, effectively contained the fire by 9:30 […]