Solid Fuel Fire Bans to be lifted in Riverina State forests for Easter
Visitors to State forests in the Riverina this Easter will be able to light campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuel, with solid fuel fire bans being lifted from midnight on Friday 2 April.
Solid fuel fires had been banned during summer to limit the risk of bushfires. With the recent rain and cooler weather, this ban will shortly be lifted in the Riverina’s redgum and southern cypress State forests.
Forestry Corporation of NSW’s district manager Andrew McCurdy said solid fuel fires had been banned to help protect against bushfires.
“We have reached the end of the formal fire season, so the high-risk period has passed and visitors can light wood or charcoal campfires and barbecues in State forests from midnight on Friday 2 April,” Mr McCurdy said.
“While the high fire danger period has passed, we urge all campers to exercise common sense and remain vigilant when lighting and using fires in the forest.
“Please use properly constructed fire places, sweep away all leaves grasses and other flammable material around the fireplace before lighting a campfire and make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before you leave the forest.
“Remember to put safety first and never leave a campfire unattended."
Solid fuel fire bans will be lifted from midnight on 2 April 2021 in the Koondrook, Perricoota and Campbells Island State Forests along the Murray, the Gillenbah, Buckingbong, Matong and Binya State forests in the Murrumbidgee catchment and smaller cypress forests.
Solid fuel fire bans are also being lifted in the pine forests around Tumut and Tumbarumba ahead of Easter.
For more information about other forests, or more information about Forestry Corporation of NSW, visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au
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