NSW Royal Fire Service Ben Shepherd is urging people in and around bushfire prone areas to ensure their emergency plans are in place and properties prepared.
“We know that there is the real potential for a long and protracted bushfire season especially given the drought this state is currently gripped by,” he said. Mr Shepherd told residents to brace for hot and windy conditions, with very high and possibly severe fire danger next week. Image: News Corp Australia
NSWRFS We need police and fire officers out and about checking for all suspicious activities in the country
NSWRFS Don’t you mean Rural Fire Service?
NSWRFS 'Royal'?
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