Bushfires – watch, act, stay safe

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency across the state for the next seven days. Your safety and welfare is on our minds and we extend our wishes to everyone affected by these devastating bushfires. Leaving early when threatened by fire is always your safest option and you should never wait and see what happens when a fire is threatening.

Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the Rural Fire Service website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local ABC radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

Staying alert to what’s happening in your area is essential – visit this site and download the free fires near me app from your app store:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

Other good sites for bushfire safety and preparedness are:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/emergency/plan-for-an-emergency/bushfire/

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/stay-up-to-date

https://www.livetraffic.com