01 December 2019, 9:45 AM
A Total Fire Ban has been issued for the Far North Coast for Monday December, 2.
The NSW Rural Fires Service (RFS) Northern Rivers Zone said the Total Fire Ban applies until midnight tomorrow and includes Ballina, Byron, Clearance Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed.
"The Fire Danger Rating is VERY HIGH. Forecast strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions mean there will be an elevated fire danger.
"Northwest winds are predicted to become stronger and shift around to the west into the afternoon."
Mt Nardi Bush Fire update after the rain
More dry, hot weather predicted for summer
NSW RFS - Northern Rivers Zone said that whilst we’ve seen rain in some areas this afternoon, weather conditions are forecast to deteriorate tomorrow with strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity.
"Tomorrow (Monday 2 December) residents south of Ashby-Tullymorgan Road, including the areas of Ashby and Ashby Village, need to actively monitor conditions.
"You need to be prepared to activate your Bushfire Survival Plan, if your plan is to leave, know where you will go and leave early in the day. Don’t wait for a warning.
"If you are in the areas of Brewers Road near Kippenduff, Gallaghers Road or Mororo Road you need to monitor conditions and know what you will do if threatened by fire.
"If you are in the areas near Iluka and Woombah you need to stay up to date and know what you will do if the situation changes."
ACCOMMODATION