Bega HQ Rural Fire Brigade

19/09/2023

As of 6pm, there are 70 fires burning across the state, with 14 not yet contained. Over 750 firefighters and incident management team members have been working to contain these fires.

Due to hot, dry and windy conditions overnight and throughout tomorrow, several parts of the state will continue to experience high fire danger. Tomorrow, a Total Fire Ban will be in place for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter and Upper Central West Plains areas.

It's important you and your family know what you'll do if fire threatens. For more information and to stay up-to-date with changing conditions, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

19/09/2023

19/09/2023

As of 9am, there are 61 fires burning around the state, with 13 not yet contained. Over 500 firefighters and incident management team members are currently working to contain these fires.

Due to hot, dry and windy conditions forecast throughout the day and overnight, several parts of the state will experience high fire danger. There is currently a Total Fire Ban for the Greater Sydney Region and Far South Coast area.

It's important you and your family are ready to act and know what you'll do if fire threatens. For more information and to stay up-to-date with changing conditions, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

19/09/2023

Due to stronger than forecast winds along the Far South Coast, Catastrophic fire danger is expected this afternoon in the region.

For your survival, avoid being in bush and grass fire risk areas today. These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.

Stay up to date, review your bush fire survival plan and know what you will do if a fire threatens.

03/09/2019

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

28/04/2019

08/04/2018

Keeping our volunteers safe – the NSW Government has announced the introduction of 40 kilometre per hour speed limits around emergency vehicles. The NSW RFS welcomes the introduction of the laws which will help protect our volunteers and other emergency services personnel when they’re attending emergency incidents.

02/04/2018

A flash over through windows

20/03/2018

As streets in Tathra begin to reopen, firefighters have now contained the fire.

Residents should check this link for further information: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates

19/03/2018

Some good news - the bush fire near Tathra has now been downgraded to Advice. Conditions have eased and firefighters have been working to slow the spread of the fire. It will be some time before the fire is contained. Stay up to date on the bush fire situation through the Fires Near Me app or at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

17/03/2018

Total fire ban from midnight tonight