A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 12 October, for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, North Western, Northern Slopes and Upper Central West Plains areas. With hot, dry and windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast for several areas across the state. Know your fire riskContinue reading “Total Fire Ban Monday 12 October 2026”
Category Archives: Alerts
Total Fire Ban
A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Monday 21 September, for the Greater Hunter, where Extreme fire danger is forecast. Warm, dry and windy conditions are expected across parts of NSW, with High fire danger across much of the north east. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. ReportContinue reading “Total Fire Ban”
Bush Fire Danger Period Commenced 1 September 2026
As we head into spring, the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) commences across the Hunter Valley (Singleton & Muswellbrook) from 1 September 2026. With warmer, drier conditions ahead, now is the time to make sure you’re prepared and understand your responsibilities when it comes to fire safety. Before conducting any burning or using fire outdoors:•Continue reading “Bush Fire Danger Period Commenced 1 September 2026”
AusAlert Test
AusAlert will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, a test alert will be sent on Monday 27 July 2026, to all mobile devices in Australia at 2pm (AEST). Devices will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert message will appear on device screens. ItContinue reading “AusAlert Test”
Property Fire Inspections
The forecast for a dry winter and spring leading into this year’s fire season should be a reminder for all residents to prepare their properties ahead of time. The Putty Rural Fire Brigade is offering to visit land owners and assess their properties for fire danger and offer advice on preparations. Any residents interested inContinue reading “Property Fire Inspections”
Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy
Singleton Council is developing a Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy to identify actions that reduce natural hazard risks and impacts. You can share your knowledge of natural hazards and pinpoint your concern on a map now. A meeting with Singleton Council will be held on Saturday 11th April at Putty Hall. More information about what information you shouldContinue reading “Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy”
Smoke sighting in Putty Valley
Several Putty residents have been in contact with concerns about the amount ofsmoke coming into the valley from the west. Bulga Fire Control has been contacted and have advised that there is no fire close to Putty. However, there is a bush fire burning in the Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valleyContinue reading “Smoke sighting in Putty Valley”
Fire on 8478 Putty Road
As the TOTAL FIRE BAN days continue, fire crews have been called to attend a fire on properties on and next to 8478 Putty Road, Putty. The fire started yesterday, Monday 1st December at midday and crews are attending the fire again today. While these properties are nearby the St. Shenouda Monastery, they are onContinue reading “Fire on 8478 Putty Road”
Fire at 901 Putty Valley Road
INCREASED RFS, AIRCRAFT & HEAVY PLANT ACTIVITY IN THE PUTTY AREA. Crews are working on a fire in the vicinity of 901 Putty Valley Road, Putty. The fire is currently 6ha in size and is being controlled. Keep the area close to 901 Putty Valley Road clear for emergency personnel entering and exiting. Travel cautiouslyContinue reading “Fire at 901 Putty Valley Road”
Bush Fire Danger Period delayed
Bush Fire Danger Period delayed until 1 October, check weather forecast before lighting fire, high winds forecast. Bush Fire Danger Period After careful consideration, the Hunter Valley Bushfire Management Committee has requested the commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Hunter Valley District be delayed by one month. This request has subsequently beenContinue reading “Bush Fire Danger Period delayed”
