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Bushfire danger periods

From 1 October 2009 the Local Bush Fire Danger Period will commence.

Local Bush Fire Danger Period for the Dungog/Port Stephens Council Areas will commence from 1 October 2009.

Any lighting of fire in the open will require the issue of a Fire Permit from either NSW Fire Brigades or The NSW Rural Fire Service.

Permits are free of cost and may be issued for a maximum 21 days (if weather permits).

Penalties do apply for non compliance or illegal fires.

For Further Information please contact 4980 7300 during business hours
or website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Contact details
Ian Crawford
02 4980 0255 (ph)
ian.crawford@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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