Farmers still working on their headers are being encouraged to stop and check conditions this afternoon.
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The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) MIA District is warning people harvesting to take care with dangerous weather conditions.
The RFS is urging farmers in Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera local government areas to check local weather conditions on Thursday, December 5, before continuing to harvest.
Those conducting harvesting are advised to do the following:
- Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations
- Check: Check weather conditions, check the grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment.
- Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do so and regularly reassess the conditions.
"Under the current conditions, fires will start easily and spread rapidly," a NSW RFS spokesman said.
"They have the potential to threaten life and property, as well as destroying millions of dollars' worth of crop and equipment."
The NSW RFS appreciates the cooperation of farmers on days of heightened fire danger, stopping harvest until weather conditions ease to prevent the risk of fires breaking out and preventing a great deal of damage.
For information on Harvest Safety Alerts and the Grain Harvesting Guide visit their website here.
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