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”
Tag Archives: Fires
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”
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”
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”
Fires in Putty – June/July
It may not have been Bush Fire Danger Period but during June and July 2023, Hunter Valley Fire Brigades have attended many fires to the north and added to that, there have been over seven fires in the Putty/Howes Valley areas, some of them escaping the properties on which they were lit.
High capacity waterbombing helicopter based in Richmond
Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond.
