NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District

23/06/2026

Heaters need space. A lot of it.

Keep curtains, bedding, lounges, throws and drying racks at
least one metre away.

Switch them off before you leave the room or go to bed. Never
use outdoor heaters indoors.

Be fire safe this winter.

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

Phones, laptops, e-bike batteries. They all generate heat while
charging.

Charging on a bed, doona or pillow traps that heat against
fabric. Lithium-ion fires can start fast.

Charge on a hard, flat surface. Keep batteries off bedding.

Be fire safe this winter.

11/06/2026

Fires in the kitchen are the leading cause of house fires in
NSW. The cause is almost always the same. Unattended
cooking.

If you have to leave the kitchen, turn the stove off. A hot pan
only needs a minute.

Cold dinner beats a house fire.

Be fire safe this winter.

06/06/2026

You won't have time to think it through when smoke is filling
the hallway.

Walk through your home and find two ways out of every room.
Pick a safe meeting place outside. Practise it with everyone
you live with, kids included.

Plan it now, while it's still just a plan.

Be fire safe this winter.

03/06/2026

🚨Have you checked your smoke alarm recently?

You should test it every month. If it doesn't beep, replace the battery. If it's older than 10 years, replace the alarm.

Be fire safe this winter.

07/05/2026

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will continue important work on the Burralow Creek West Hazard Reduction over the coming days commencing from 09:30 Tomorrow (Friday the 8th May 2026).

Smoke may be seen in the vascinity of Bowen Mountain as work continues to complete this burn.

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

01/05/2026

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

24/04/2026

A Hazard Reduction (HR) burn is scheduled for Sunday 26th April 2026.

The HR will be in the Putty Rd, Colo area. The smoke from this burn may settle over parts of the Hawkesbury LGA over the following 3 Days. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire.

Traffic control will be in place to reduce risk to motorists and firefighters along Putty Road between McDougall Dr & Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd while Burn operations are underway.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

24/04/2026

Members from across the Hawkesbury will be at the Hawkesbury Show this weekend to answer all your questions about:
🏡 How to plan and prepare your home for the upcoming bushfire season
⚠️ Current and upcoming Hazard Reduction works
🧑‍🚒 How to become a member and the various roles available with the NSW Rural Fire Service

Come down, say hi 👋 and chat with our team about all things !

Hawkesbury City Council
NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
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