FIREFIGHTERS have warned landholders harvesting in parts of the Riverina to stop operations as windy, warm weather passes through.
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The NSW Rural Fire Service's Harvest Safety Alert applies to those in the Wagga, Lockhart, Junee and Coolamon LGAs as of midday today.
Monitor weather conditions and forecasts before deciding when to resume operations.
The NSW RFS warn that under the current conditions, fires will start easily and spread rapidly. They have the potential to threaten life and property, as well as destroying millions of dollars worth of crop and equipment.
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When in doubt, follow these steps:
- Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations
- Check: Check weather conditions, check the grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment
- Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do so and regularly reassess the conditions.
For more information of the current Fire Danger Rating, Harvest Safety Alerts, or Total Fire Bans, visit the NSW RFS website here.
Jessica McLaughlin
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If something is awry in our community, I want to know. If someone deserves celebration, I want to know. Everyone deserves an honest news source and that's what I'm here to help achieve.
