Orana farmers asked to stop harvest in volatile fire conditions
Conditions forecast for Sunday prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service to ask farmers in the Orana and other regions to delay harvesting during the hottest and driest part of the day.
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Senior volunteers and staff have assessed conditions and are recommending farmers cease harvesting in the following areas:
- Mid Lachlan Valley: Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes, Weddin LGAs
- South West Slopes: Cootamundra, Harden, Young, Boorowa LGAs
- Canobolas: Blayney, Cowra, Cabonne, Orange LGAs
- Orana: Dubbo, Narromine, Wellington LGAs
