Grenfell is gearing up for a hot start to summer this year with temperatures expected to peak between 35-36 degrees over the next four days. Combine this with the very high grass levels left behind from winter and early spring rainfall, it makes for a potential big fire season ahead for the Rural Fire Service Mid Lachlan Valley Team. With that comes a warning from the zone’s operations officer Daniel Gordon for residents and farmers to be vigilant over the weekend and coming months.
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“The three-month outlook is we’re expecting above average temperatures and very dry conditions,” Mr Gordon said.
It’s predicted Friday could reach up to 36 degrees in Grenfell and will drop one degree on Saturday to 35 degrees, before rising to 36 degrees again on Sunday and Monday.
“With hot days ahead, we’re asking people to start preparing their properties by removing rubbish and long grass around their homes” Mr Gordon said.
The zone covers Weddin Shire, Parkes, Forbes, and Condobolin, consisting of 98 brigades in total.