What areas in NSW are affected by the fires?
Area affected by fire in New South Wales
- 5.5 million hectares (7%) of New South Wales have been affected by the fires.
- 38% of the national park estate has been affected.
- the most affected ecosystems are rainforests (37% of their statewide extent), Wet Sclerophyll Forests (53%) and heathlands (52%).
Is my home in a fire prone area?
Visit the CAL FIRE Website at www.fire.ca.gov. You can enter your address and easily find your Fire Hazard Severity Zone IF your property is in the state responsibility area. The statewide map and maps for each county with state responsibility area lands are also posted.
What were the 2020 fires called?
On 9 February 2020, NSW Rural Fire Service announced a torrential rain event over the preceding week had extinguished both the Morton and Currowan fires, with the latter having burnt 499,621 hectares (1,234,590 acres) over 74 days and destroying 312 homes.
What is a fire hazard severity zone?
Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in areas where the State has financial responsibility for wildfire protection and prevention, called the State Responsibility Area. More than 31 million acres are in this area. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in local jurisdictions as well.
What are fire weather zones?
A fire weather zone is generally a small, county-sized area of land with similar climate, weather, and terrain characteristics. The weather variables presented in the forecast represent average conditions across the zone.
Can you have fires in NSW?
When are permits required? The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period runs from 1 October to 31 March, however it may vary due to local conditions. If you are planning to light a fire in the open during this time, you will need a Fire Permit. You can find out if permits are required in your area below.
