Temperatures are predicted to again rise into the 40s with the total fire ban in place for the Moree, Narrabri, Walgett and Warrumbungle council areas, as well as several other regions around the state.

The NSW Rural Fire Service say a total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.

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Bushfires will be more likely to spread and cause damage on days when the weather is very hot, dry and windy.

These are usually on very high to extreme fire days.

During a total fire ban fires cannot light outdoors , maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

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General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.

The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.

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You can use an electric barbecue for cooking as long as it is under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times while it is operating, and no combustible material is allowed within two metres at any time it is operating.

You can use a gas barbecue under the following conditions: