THE NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) advises an end to the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period within the Chifley/Lithgow Team area.
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From Friday, April 1, fire permits will no longer be required for the Oberon local government area for standard pile burns and agricultural burns.
NSW RFS Superintendent Greg Sim said all members of the public must still abide by the law when conducting hazard reduction burns.
“Even though the weather is cooling down, there is still the potential for fires. Penalties still apply for failing to notify neighbours that you are lighting a fire and for allowing fires to escape.”
If residents wish to conduct burning activities, they should ask the NSW RFS for advice, permits and approvals and give fire authorities and neighbours 24 hours notice.