Statewide total fire ban in place

Published on 20 December 2019

A total fire ban is in place across the entire state of NSW with extreme heat and severe fire conditions affecting many area, including Cabonne Shire.

A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

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.

The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.

You can use an electric barbecue for cooking as long as it is under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times while it is operating, and no combustible material is allowed within two metres at any time it is operating.

You can use a gas barbecue under the following conditions:

    It is under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times while it is operating;
    No combustible material is allowed within two metres at any time it is operating;
    You have an immediate and continuous supply of water; and
    The barbecue is within 20 metres of a permanent private dwelling such as a home.