NSW RFS - Shoalhaven

07/10/2025

BUSH FIRE CROOKHAVEN HEADS | RFS firefighters are working to contain a bushfire near the lighthouse at Crookhaven Heads (Culburra). 40 firefighters have responded and are implementing a small back burn to contain the fire to the northern side of a walking track and prevent it from spreading further south.

Crews will be on scene for several hours as they implement the burn and mop up using hand tools and portable pumps, as the fire is well off the road and difficult to access. We anticipate ongoing patrols throughout the night and into tomorrow.

Please avoid the area. There is no immediate threat to property.

Shoalhaven City Council
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South Coast Register
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South Coast Police District

06/10/2025

***POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN***

We will reassess tomorrow once we have rainfall totals.

Thanks.

HYAMS BEACH HAZARD REDUCTION | Pending ongoing suitable conditions RFS firefighters will conduct a hazard reduction burn at Hyams Beach tomorrow.

The hazard reduction will take place on Illowra Lane, off Booderee Avenue from around 10am. A traffic contraflow will be in place to ensure a safe work area for firefighters.

You can find out more about hazard reductions and how to prepare your home at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.


Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District

05/10/2025

HYAMS BEACH HAZARD REDUCTION | Pending ongoing suitable conditions RFS firefighters will conduct a hazard reduction burn at Hyams Beach tomorrow.

The hazard reduction will take place on Illowra Lane, off Booderee Avenue from around 10am. A traffic contraflow will be in place to ensure a safe work area for firefighters.

You can find out more about hazard reductions and how to prepare your home at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.


Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District

05/10/2025

BUSHFIRE BENDEELA | RFS crews have been out since the early hours of this morning, working to contain a bushfire on Jacks Corner Rd, in Bendeela.

30 firefights from Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Illawarra are mopping up the fire, which currently poses no immediate threat to property.

Crews will remain on scene for several hours.

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South Coast Register
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South Coast Police District

05/10/2025

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? WHERE WOULD YOU GO? WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE?

The fire danger rating today in the Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay Territory is HIGH.

BE READY TO ACT

> If you see smoke or a fire and it's safe to do so, call triple zero '000' and provide an accurate location and descript of what you can see.
> Warn others if safe.
> Download Hazards Near Me and watch conditions throughout the day

We live in a bush fire prone area, so preparation is essential.

ONE EMBER CAN END IT

Permits remain suspended. If you're undertaking hot works, have appropriate safeguards in place.

05/10/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER CONTINUES FOR THE SHOALHAVEN AND JERVIS BAY TERRITORY

Fires that start under HIGH fire danger conditions can spread faster and be more difficult to contain.

You should prepare your family and your home by undertaking some simple preparation activities, like clearing combustible fuels such as dry leaves and long grass away from buildings.

Discuss with your family what you would do if a fire started near you. Do you have a 'grab bag' with essential ID, scripts, chargers etc.?

PERMITS REMAIN SUSPENDED

Permit holders are reminded that all fire permits are suspended on days of HIGH fire danger. This warm and windy weather can also cause past pile burns to reignite - you should check that all past piles from the previous few weeks remain extinguished and safe.

DOWNLOAD HAZARDS NEAR ME AND SET A WATCH ZONE

The Hazards Near Me app alerts you to knew fires in your watch zone. You can also see the daily fire danger rating. It's the perfect app to keep you informed.


Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Radio 2ST
South Coast Police District

05/10/2025

ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS CAMP FIRES INCREASE THE RISK TO OUR COMMUNITY

RFS Marine crews are patrolling the water ways of the Shoalhaven to engage with and inform boaters and campers about the dangers of illegal foreshore campfires.

Camp fires like the one below, extinguished by our crew today, often burn for days or can smoulder for over a week - large logs like this can easily reignite under windy conditions and start a bush or grass fire in difficult to access areas.

Please only light camp fires in approved and suitable areas.

Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
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Radio 2ST
South Coast Police District
NSW Maritime

04/10/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY

The fire danger in the Shoalhaven is HIGH today. This means that any bush or grass fires which start may be more difficult to contain.

Permits are suspended.

Report all fires to triple zero '000'.

04/10/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER SUNDAY OCTOBER 5

The fire danger rating tomorrow is HIGH. Once again we will see the return of gusty winds and an increased risk of bush and grass fires spreading quickly, should one start.

This will be the third day of HIGH fire danger in the last five and we are forecast to be at HIGH again on Monday.

PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED

Fire safety permits remain suspended when we are at HIGH fire danger. You should also check any past pile burn sites to ensure that they are cold and not at risk of reignition.

You can check the look ahead ratings at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

REPORT ALL FIRES TO TRIPLE ZERP '000'

When you call '000' have an accurate location and provide information such as whether or not the fire is threatening people or property. This helps us to respond in a timely manner and assist the community.

ONE EMBER CAN END IT

A fire does not have to start near you to be a risk. Just one ember from a fire many kilometres away can start a new fire near you. Know you risk, prepare your family and your home.

Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
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Radio 2ST
South Coast Police District

04/10/2025

OPERATION SILENT ASH - REDUCING THE RISK OF BUSH AND GRASS FIRES

Each year illegal foreshore camp fires are carelessly left to smoulder and increase the risk of bush and grass fires starting in remote and difficult to access areas.

We're asking our boating and camping community to only have camp fires where it is both legal and suitable; and to ensure that they are fully extinguished prior to departure.

Don't let these Silent Ashes turn into a Roaring Fire.

Our RFS Marine crews will be on the waterways of the Shoalhaven over spring and summer to engage with our community and inform them of the risks.

Don't be the fire risk to our community.

Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
South Coast Register
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Radio 2ST
South Coast Police District
NSW Maritime
NSW Rural Fire Service Basin View Brigade

02/10/2025

ARE YOU PREPARED IF A BUSH OR GRASS FIRE STARTS NEAR YOU?

Did you know that hot embers from a bush fire are the most common cause of loss during a fire? The fact is, you do not have to live in or next to the bush to be at risk.

The good news is that with simple steps you can reduce the risk!

Chat to our RFS firefighters this weekend to find out more. Our 'Get Ready' activities continue and we encourage you to drop in and get the information you need to prepare for the risk of grass and bush fires.

'Handy hint'... After all this windy weather take a look around your home and see where leaves are gathering. This is an indicator of where burning leaves and embers may gather during a fire. Then you can keep an eye out to ensure that these areas are free of debris and flammable items.

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Radio 2ST

02/10/2025

BLACKBUTT RANGE ROAD FIRE NOW CONTAINED

Firefighters from the RFS and Forest Corporation NSW have continued to mop up the Blackbutt Road fire throughout the morning and have now contained the fire.

Assisted by heavy plant, crews have ensured that all hot spots have been treated and containment lines consolidated.

Gusty winds are still impacting the area and crews will maintain regular patrols throughout the afternoon.


Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Radio 2ST