Rural Fire Service urges caution as fire risk increases

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January 18 2018 - 10:42am
Gearing up: The Rural Fire Service is prepared for action as the region becomes drier and the temperature rises. Photo: FILE
Gearing up: The Rural Fire Service is prepared for action as the region becomes drier and the temperature rises. Photo: FILE

With heatwave conditions forecast for Grenfell again this week and after being kept busy by blazes started from lightning strikes last week, the Rural Fire Service is urging people to avoid activities that could start a fire during the current hot weather.

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Mark Rayner

Senior Journalist