04/09/2026
TOTAL FIRE BAN and EXTREME Fire Danger for Saturday 5 September 2026.
🔥A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.
🔥During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.
🔥Lighting a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban attracts an on the spot fine of $2200. If the matter goes to court, you could be subject to a fine of up to $5500 and/or 12 months gaol.
🔥Penalties for a fire that escapes and damages or destroys life, property or the environment can attract much greater fines and gaol terms with maximums at $132,000 and/or 14 years gaol.
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr