Fire permits will no longer be required for the Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington Local Government Areas.

Superintendent Lyndon Wieland, Orana Team Manager said everyone must still stay within the law when using fire.

“Although the Bush Fire Danger Period has ended residents must still notify their neighbours and the NSW RFS giving 24 hours notice prior to burning”, Superintendent Wieland said.

Superintendent Wieland emphasised that “landowners have a legal responsibility that should they light a fire on their property without providing appropriate notifications (neighbours and the NSW RFS) and taking appropriate precautions to safely manage the fire in preventing its escape, that serious legal consequences may apply”.

“Despite the onset of cooler weather, conditions remain for fires to suddenly occur threatening life, property and the environment, residents should remain vigilant”. “

Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington land owners and managers are encouraged take advantage of these conditions by undertaking hazard reduction activities to further reduce the risk of bushfires on their land”. Superintendent Wieland said.

“Your local Rural Fire Station or Fire Control Centre can provide advice on how to safely undertake hazard reduction work, and how best to prepare yourself, your family and your property for the next bushfire season”.