Northern Beaches Rural Fire District

11/10/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW – SYDNEY

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow across the Greater Sydney region, including the Northern Beaches.

Now is a good time to have a chat with your family tonight or tomorrow morning about your bush fire survival plan. Know what you will do if a fire threatens your home and make sure everyone understands the plan.

National Park trails will also be closed due to the increased fire risk.

Stay informed, follow the conditions and check the NSW RFS website for the latest warnings and fire danger information.

Don’t wait until a fire starts to make a plan.

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 12 October 2026, for the Greater Sydney area with forecast Extreme fire danger and the Greater Hunter area with forecast High fire danger. Warm and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/10/2026

RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW crews have contained a fire involving a garbage truck on Mona Vale Road at Ingleside.

Crews remain on scene working to fully extinguish remaining hotspots within the vehicle.

Traffic delays remain westbound on Mona Vale Road while crews complete their work.

Motorists are urged to slow down, drive to the conditions and follow directions from emergency services.

05/10/2026

Crews are currently on scene at Kimbriki Tip, containing a fire burning in the general waste section on the western edge of the tip.

Firefighters have stopped the fire from spreading further up the hill. Crews will continue working over the coming hours to contain the fire and bring it under control.

02/10/2026

Some great information on a new feature in the Hazards Near Me app.

18/09/2026

HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION – 19th September 2026 - JJ Hills Kimbriki HR

Northern Beaches RFS will be conducting the JJ Hills Kimbriki hazard reduction burn located at the Intersection of Kimbriki Road, and the entranceway to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, if weather conditions allow on the day.

Operations will be starting at approximately 5:30pm on Saturday and run throughout the evening. Crews will again be present on Sunday morning; patrols will be conducted at regular intervals until declared out. During this operation, we ask residents and the public to be mindful of increased traffic around Kimbriki Road and on the access drive into Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre in the vicinity of the Hazard Reduction.

Firefighters have planned this hazard reduction burn carefully in consultation with Ingleside Rural Fire Brigade and Tumbledown Dick Rural Fire Brigade.

Smoke from the operation may affect residents in the area. Please avoid the area if possible and help keep our crews safe. Fire will be visible within the burn area on Saturday evening and again on Sunday. Fire and smoke may be visible into Sunday afternoon and evening only call 000 if you see unattended fire.
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers, and heat, it is important that you consider the following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes.
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns.
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage.
• Remove washing from clotheslines.
• Ensure pets have a protected area.
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine, or seek medical advice
We're preparing for the risk of bush fires - are you?
'Live Bush Fire Ready' follow fire preparedness advice from the NSW RFS. For updates please check the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

17/09/2026

UPDATE: This afternoon, the decision was made to postpone the hazard reduction. We will be looking to reschedule the burn when a suitable opportunity arises.

HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION – 18th September 2026 - Bungendore Stage 1 HR
Northern Beaches RFS will be conducting the Bungendore Stage 1 hazard reduction burn located at Ingleside, if weather conditions allow on the day.
Operations will be starting at approximately 5pm on Friday, and patrols will be conducted at regular intervals until declared out. During this operation, we ask residents to be mindful of increased traffic around Addison Road, Mona Vale Road and Chiltern Road in the vicinity of the Hazard Reduction.
Firefighters have planned this hazard reduction burn carefully in consultation with the Tumbledown Dick Rural Fire Brigade.
Smoke from the operation may affect residents in the area. Please avoid the area if possible and help keep our crews safe. Fire may be visible within the burn area on Friday evening and Saturday. Only call 000 if you see unattended fire.
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers, and heat, it is important that you consider the following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes.
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns.
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage.
• Remove washing from clotheslines.
• Ensure pets have a protected area.
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine, or seek medical advice
We're preparing for the risk of bush fires - are you?
'Live Bush Fire Ready' follow fire preparedness advice from the NSW RFS. For updates please check the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

17/09/2026

Get Ready Weekend is coming up this weekend!

As the weather warms up, now is the time to get your property bushfire ready. A number of our brigades will be hosting Get Ready Weekend events and can't wait to discuss measures that you can take to reduce the bushfire risk to your property.

Things like clearing out gutters, trimming overhanging branches and making sure you have a completed bushfire survival plan are just some of the easy ways you can prepare.

Drop by and visit your local brigade and have a chat about bushfire safety, meet the members and grab a snap with a fire truck!

NSW RFS - Terrey Hills Brigade - at their fire station - 6 Yulong Road, Terrey Hills - Saturday 19th 9:30am - 11:30am

Davidson Rural Fire Brigade - Mimosa Public School - 1 Mimosa Street, Frenchs Forest - Saturday 19th 8am - 5pm

Belrose Rural Fire Brigade and NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Beaches District Communications Brigade- at Belrose Fire station - 207A Forest Way, Belrose - Saturday 19th 10am - 2pm

Duffys Forest Rural Fire Brigade - Bunnings Belrose - Saturday 19th 8am - 5pm

Tumbledown Dick Rural Fire Brigade - Bunnings Balgowlah - Saturday 19th 7:30am - 5pm

West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade - at Elvina Fire Station - Wirringulla Avenue, Elvina Bay - Saturday 19th 9am - 1pm

Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade - at their fire station - 72a Willandra Road, Oxford Falls - Sunday 20th 10am - 2pm

Cottage Point Rural Fire Brigade - at their fire station Cottage Point Road, Cottage Point - Sunday 20th

Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - at their fire station on Scotland island - Sunday 20th 10am - 2pm

Northern Beaches Council
Jacqui Scruby
Michael Regan, Independent Member for Wakehurst
James Griffin MP
Jody Williams

17/09/2026

HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION – 18th September 2026 - Wesley Gardens
Northern Beaches RFS will be conducting the Wesley Gardens hazard reduction burn located at Belrose, if weather conditions allow on the day.
Operations will be starting at approximately 10am on Friday, and patrols will be conducted at regular intervals until declared out. During this operation, we ask residents to be mindful of increased traffic around Morgan Road, Belrose in the vicinity of the Hazard Reduction.
Firefighters have planned this hazard reduction burn carefully in consultation with the Belrose Rural Fire Brigade.
Smoke from the operation may affect residents in the area. Please avoid the area if possible and help keep our crews safe. Fire may be visible within the burn area on Friday evening and Saturday. Only call 000 if you see unattended fire.
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers, and heat, it is important that you consider the following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes.
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns.
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage.
• Remove washing from clotheslines.
• Ensure pets have a protected area.
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine, or seek medical advice
We're preparing for the risk of bush fires - are you?
'Live Bush Fire Ready' follow fire preparedness advice from the NSW RFS. For updates please check the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

14/09/2026

Taking advantage of favourable weather, crews have undertaken a strategic hazard reduction to protect 16 properties along the interface at Cromer Road Reserve.

As we look towards summer small burns such as this provide a mosaic to help prevent the spread of larger fires should they occur.

Next weekend is Get Ready Weekend, where local brigades will be opening up their stations and having conversations with the public around bushfire preparedness and bushfire survival plans.

We're preparing for risk of bushfires - are you?
'Live Bush Fire Ready' follow fire preparedness advice from the NSW RFS. For updates please check the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

13/09/2026

Hazard reduction – Mount Murray Anderson

The hazard reduction burn in the Ku-ring-gai National Park, north of Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest is continuing today.

Fire activity has increased, and smoke is now more visible as firefighters undertake aerial ignition, slowly lighting sections of the burn down towards Smiths Creek.

The 330-hectare burn is being carefully managed by firefighters, with weather and conditions continually monitored.

If you are affected by smoke, stay indoors where possible, close windows and doors, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions should take extra care and follow their health management plans.

This is an important hazard reduction burn for the Northern Beaches, with the area forming part of a traditional fire path.

Further hazard reduction burns are programmed over the coming days.

👉 Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information and updates.