The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared that the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period commences today for the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shire Council areas.
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This means fire permits are required from Thursday, September 1.
With the weather having turned dry, previous rain is unlikely to stave off fire danger.
Fire permits are available free from the RFS and NSW Fire and Rescue. Call the Bega Fire Control Centre on 6494 7400, or the Moruya Fire Control Centre on 4474 2855.
Residents should continue with other methods of preparation such as trimming back vegetation from around the house, mowing, removing flammable materials from around the house, clearing gutters of leaves and preparing a reliable water supply.