Step 4 – Total Fire Bans and No Burn Notices

On some days, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) may declare a Total Fire Ban based on weather conditions and potential bush fire activity. Similarly, on some days, the NSW Environmental Protection Authority may issue a No Burn Notice when smoke from planned fires is likely to significantly impact air quality. In either case, burning will be prohibited for the dates that the Total Fire Ban or No Burn Notice is in force.

It is your responsibility to check whether a Total Fire Ban or No Burn Notice is in effect before lighting a fire.