NSW RFS Berridale

30/09/2026

BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD- SNOWY MONARO LGA- COMMENCING THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER, 2026.
FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED.
The Bush Fire Danger Period will commence at midnight tonight, Thursday 1st October, 2026, in the Snowy Monaro LGA and continue until 31st March, 2027.
From midnight tonight, a fire permit is required for all fires in the open (with the exception of cooking & small recreational fires).
With continuing dry conditions across the district their is a significant risk of fires readily igniting and travelling through the landscape.
We are calling on all members of the community to assist in keeping our community safe from fire over the coming months by taking all care to stop fire ignitions.
Some ways you can help are:
- Ensuring any cooking/recreational fires are fully extinguished (using water) before leaving unattended.
- Do not undertake hot works (welding/grinding) in the open during the hotter, windier times of the day.
- Do not undertake slashing or mowing during the hotter, windier times of the day.
- Avoid driving any vehicles in areas of dry grass during the hotter, windier times of the day.
- Maintain your vehicles, mowers and equipment ensuring there is no build up of dry grasses in areas that could cause them to catch fire.

04/09/2026

With strong winds forecast across parts of the Snowy Monaro this weekend, residents and landholders are urged to take extra care with any activity that could start a fire. Gusty conditions can quickly turn a small flame, spark or smouldering hotspot into a fast-moving grass or bush fire.

Previous burns are not always out. Heat can sit in logs, root systems and ash beds for days or weeks, and strong winds can reignite them. Check old burn sites and make sure they are cold before leaving them unattended.

Burning off is still a good way to reduce fuel loads and prepare your property, but it needs to be done safely. If you are planning to burn, consider waiting until the winds ease. If you do light up, keep it small, notify your neighbours and the Fire Control Centre beforehand, have water and people on hand, and stay with it until it is completely out.

Hot works such as welding, grinding, cutting or using machinery that may produce sparks should be postponed if they are not essential. If work must proceed, keep a cleared area around the task, have water or extinguishers on hand, maintain a fire watch, and monitor the area for at least 30 minutes afterwards.
Now is also a good time to review your bush fire survival plan, check your firefighting equipment, and report any unattended fire or smoke immediately.

A little preparation and caution can prevent a fire from becoming an emergency. Stay safe this weekend. 🔥🚒

The Monaro Post
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
ABC South East NSW
ABC Canberra
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

28/08/2026

We assisted NSW RFS Dalgety and other units with this fire last weekend. A timely reminder that a fire can start any time of the year.

31/01/2026

It’s still pretty hot out there. Surely a change & rain are soon on their way.

24/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday, 25 January for the Eastern Riverina and Monaro Alpine areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Be ready to act. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/01/2026

🛑 TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY 🛑

09/01/2026

🛑🛑🔥🔥🔥🔥🛑🛑🚒🚒🚒🚒🛑🛑

The total fire ban continues into SATURDAY

08/01/2026

⚠️🔥 TOTAL FIRE BAN NOW IN PLACE
- PARTS OF SOUTHERN

- Posted: 8:10am, Friday 9 January

A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the the Southern Riverina, Eastern Riverina, Southern Slopes and Monaro Alpine districts. The following Local Government Areas are impacted;

❌ Southern Riverina - Berrigan; Edward River; Federation; Murray River; Southern parts of Murrumbidgee

❌ Eastern Riverina - Albury; Coolamon; Greater Hume; Junee; Lockhart; Wagga Wagga

❌ Southern Slopes - Cootamundra-Gundagai; Hilltops; Snowy Valleys

❌ Monaro Alpine - Snowy Monaro

A Total Fire Ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. For more information on what you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban, visit https://shorturl.at/nKGsO

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08/01/2026

🛑🛑🛑 TOTAL FIREBAN FRIDAY 🛑🛑🛑

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 9 January, for the Eastern and Southern Riverina, Southern Slopes and Monaro Alpine areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

08/01/2026

Advice for NSW border residents – Fire in Victoria

The large bush fire burning in Victoria near the border with NSW has generated its own thunderstorm. Lightning from this storm has been detected just west of Khancoban and smoke from the fire is drifting in an easterly direction towards Jindabyne and Cooma.

For the most up-to-date information on fires in Victoria, please refer to:
VicEmergency

CFA (Country Fire Authority)

Also check:

https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

📸Black Jack Watchtower, Kosciuszko National Park.