The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has imposed Park Fire Bans in some south coast National Parks and Reserves and advises visitors to check the NPWS Visitor Website or the local NPWS office for information regarding Park Fire Bans before visiting.
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The fire bans have been imposed due to the current very dry conditions and the forecast extended periods of hot dry weather ahead – in the interest of public safety and property protection.
The Park Fire Bans prohibit all campfires and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves.
Visitor-owned gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
They're under direct control of an adult;
The ground within 2 metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials; and
There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket).
Parks affected by the bans are:
Deua National Park
Morton National Park
South East Forests National Park
Jerrawangala National Park
Berlang State Conservation Area
Budgong National Park
Monga National Park & State Conservation Area
Parma Creek Nature Reserve
Wadbilliga National Park
Colymea State Conservation Area
Gourock National Park
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Tallaganda National Park & State Conservation Area
Budderoo National Park
Budawang National Park
Bungonia National Park
Bimberamala National Park
A Park Fire Ban is not a Total Fire Ban as it only applies to places within the boundaries of National Parks, Nature Reserves and State Conservation Areas managed by the NPWS.
The bans will stay in place until further notice pending widespread and significant rain.
For more information about fire safety see
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/fire
For more information about fire safety see
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/fire
