TOTAL FIRE BAN IN PLACE FOR NORTH WEST AND NORTH COAST

A total fire ban is in place across much of Northern New South Wales as hot, dry and windy conditions take hold.

The ban covers the following local government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and the Tweed, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett and Warrumbungle.

Temperatures across the state’s North are predicted to soar today with Moree, Grafton and Walgett all tipped to reach a high of 40 degrees.

Tenterfied, Lismore and Coffs Harbour can expect to reach the low to mid 30s.

As we head into summer, the RFS is urging everyone to prepare their homes and discuss a Bushfire Survival Plan.