Barooga Rural Fire Brigade

08/01/2026

FRIDAY 9TH of January TOTAL FIRE BAN - Extreme fire danger rating

Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) for Friday, 9th of January 2026:

🟠Eastern Riverina - FDR EXTREME, Fire Behaviour Index - 50
🟠Southern Riverina - FDR EXTREME, Fire Behaviour Index - 52

Report any unattended fires to 000.

🚫🔥TOTAL FIRE BAN 🔥🚫

A Total Fire Ban means no fires are permitted in the open.
During a Total Fire Ban you must not:
❌ Light, maintain, or use a fire in the open
❌ Carry out any activity in the open that causes or is likely to cause fire
❌ Conduct general-purpose hot works such as welding, grinding, or gas cutting, or any activity that produces sparks or flames

For more information on TFB visit 👉 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

Both the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) are updated daily on the BOM Website at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/.../forec.../fire-danger-ratings.shtml

For more information on the Australian Fire Danger System:
https://afdrs.com.au/

For fire information:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW RFS South Western Area Command
AlburyCity
Berrigan Shire Council
Federation Council
Greater Hume Council

07/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN tomorrow 8/1/26

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Thursday, 8 January 2026 for the Southern Riverina area. Hot and dry conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens.

Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

22/12/2025

Santa is leaving the station! Look at listen for the truck in your streets! 🎅🎅

21/12/2025

Unfortunately we have made the decision to postpone the santa run this afternoon due to the wet weather. Santa will be doing the rounds of Barooga tomorrow afternoon when the weather is on our side 🎅🎅

14/12/2025

🎅🎅

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Tomorrow 5/12 TOTAL FIRE BAN

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 5 December, for the Southern Riverina, Northern Riverina, Lower Central West and Eastern Riverina areas, with forecasts of high and extreme fire danger. Warm, dry and windy conditions are also forecast across the rest of the state.

It's important you know your fire risk and what you'll do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

25/11/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN tomorrow 26/11 - Extreme fire danger

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, for the following areas:

- Greater Sydney Region
- Illawarra/Shoalhaven
- Greater Hunter
- North Western
- Central Ranges
- Upper Central West Plains
- Lower Central West Plains
- Southern Slopes
- Northern Riverina
- Southern Riverina
- Eastern Riverina

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with widespread areas of Extreme fire danger.

Catastrophic fire danger is also forecast for the Lower Central West Plains. These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire. For your survival, avoid being in bush and grass fire risk areas within this region tomorrow.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

31/10/2025

🔥 Bush Fire Danger Period – Starts 1 November 2025 🔥

Applies to Greater Hume, Albury City, Federation & Berrigan LGAs.

📅 1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026: You must have a Fire Permit to burn.

Before you burn:

📍 Check if you need a Hazard Reduction Certificate.

🧯 Make sure you have enough equipment and people to control the fire.

📝 Apply for a Fire Permit:
https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=578b27b4c360b1104a9cdc311501313e

📣 Notify neighbours & your local fire authority at least 24 hrs before burning:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Stay safe:

🚨 Even in mild conditions, fires can still threaten lives, homes and the environment.

👉 Have a Bush Fire Survival Plan and talk with your family about what to do if a fire threatens.

📲 Keep an eye on local conditions and warnings.

☎️ If a fire escapes, call 000 immediately.

11/06/2025

31/03/2025

🔥BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD ENDING🔥

The Bush Fire Danger Period officially ends at midnight tonight. Starting April 1st, you are no longer required to have a fire permit.

What this means:

Before:
🚫You no longer need a permit to burn for agricultural purposes.
✅ You MUST continue to notify your planned burns to the NSW RFS 24 hours in advance.
✅You MUST continue to notify your neighbours 24 hours in advance

On the Day:
⛅Check weather conditions, e.g. Fire Danger Ratings, Wind and Temperature
🔥👍Ensure Fire Safety, e.g. Fire Breaks, and monitor conditions closely
🚒If the fire gets out of control, call Triple Zero (000)

After:
👀Extinguish the fire and monitor it.

Notify your planned burn here:
👉https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

For more information or enquiries, call the Southern Border District Office on 02 6051 1511, send us an email, or message us on Facebook!

NSW RFS South Western Area Command
NSW Rural Fire Service
AlburyCity
Berrigan Shire Council
Federation Council
Greater Hume Council