Bush Fire Danger Period starts soon

The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Illawarra – Sutherland region on 1 October 2025, and the Rural Fire Service is urging us all to prepare now.

Local crews advise that following several wet years, fuel loads remain high across the state, and the risk of serious bush and grass fires is returning.

During the period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a Fire Permit, from their local Fire Control Centre, before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns.