The NSW Rural Fire Service announced a further 21 Local Government Areas which are now officially in the Bushfire Danger Period, Hilltops Council remains off the list at this stage.
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NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said the NSW RFS had declared a further 21 areas commenced the Bush Fire Danger Period on Tuesday September 1 bringing the number of local government areas already in the annual bush fire season to 27.
The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period which the Hilltops along with the remainder of NSW is expected to commence on October 1 each year, but is adjusted based on local conditions.
"Increased grass growth due to recent rain could prove problematic over coming weeks and months, particularly in these areas starting their danger period," NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said.
"Land holders and firefighters have reported increased grass growth, particularly west of the divide. Once dry and cured this will bring an unwelcome threat of grass fires."
Anyone wishing to light a fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period must obtain a permit from their local fire authority.
"Permits, which are free to obtain, ensure that fire is used safely and to minimise the danger to landholders, their property and the community," Commissioner Rogers said.
"While hazard reductions burns are an important part of preparations, landholders need to be extremely careful.
"Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, make sure you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond and minimise the damage."