Morning all
I am sure that our VIC and NSW IPX’ers know about this but,
here is some more information
Declaration of Total Fire Ban
Today Tue, 12 Jan 2010 has been declared a Day of Total Fire Ban in the North Western, North Eastern, Central and Eastern Total Fire Ban district(s) of Victoria.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from midnight on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 until midnight tonight.
Increased fire danger as hot weather hits NSW
Posted: 11/01/2010
A number of total fire bans have been declared across NSW for Tuesday.
More Info
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said high temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds are forecast, increasing the risk of fires.
“Over the past few days, we’ve seen very high temperatures across much of southern Australia and these conditions are heading east towards NSW,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.