Total fire ban declared in Yass Valley on Monday and Tuesday
A total fire ban has been declared for the Yass Valley on Monday and Tuesday, November 11 to 12, with high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity predicted.
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The fire danger rating has been lifted to extreme on Tuesday.
During a total fire ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire, the NSW Rural Fire Service says.
General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.
- Wood or solid fuel barbecues are also banned.
- All fire permits are suspended on days of total fire ban.
- Further total fire ban rules are available on the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
- Residents can stay up-to-date on nearby fires by visiting www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information, by calling the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or by downloading the 'Fires Near Me' app for smart devices.
- Residents should report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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