A total fire ban is in place for five regions across the state. Follow the day’s news live
RFS Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie has warned residents of northern New South Wales not to be “complacent” as total fire bans have been imposed across five areas in the state.
Two fires are currently burning near Kempsey in the states mid-North, with fears high winds may fan the blazes.
Look, given the time of year, it’s exceptionally dry. We’re seeing fires start very easily, they’re moving very easily, and they’re threatening properties quite quickly.
So until we see some really good rain and some relief, I think the pattern has been set for what we’ll continue to see this regular fire activity and does point towards we have been saying, a very long and challenging fire season.
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