Severe weather outlook: South West Slopes RFS firefighters concerned

Nadine Morton
October 17 2019 - 7:00pm
CONCERNED: NSW Rural Fire Service Inspector Tom McDevitt says timbered areas pose a serious risk this summer. Photo: FILE
CONCERNED: NSW Rural Fire Service Inspector Tom McDevitt says timbered areas pose a serious risk this summer. Photo: FILE

TIMBERED areas across the South West Slopes zone are most at risk of fire with predictions of heatwaves and an increased fire risk during coming months, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Inspector Tom McDevitt says.

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Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Breaking news journalist at the Illawarra Mercury. Email: nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au