South Australia's Country Fire Service (CFS) says 11 districts have had bans imposed for Wednesday with temperatures in some areas pushing into the high 30s and strong winds also forecast.
CFS coordinator Mark Thomason says the bans have been imposed in the interest of public safety.
"We are concerned about the high wind speed expected across the state and coupled with high temperatures and low humidity, the risk of fire danger is significant," he said.
Adelaide is forecast to have a top temperature of 35 degrees although the Bureau of Meteorology says a cool change will sweep across SA late on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging the public to prepare and be vigilant tomorrow with extreme fire weather forecast for Greater Sydney and the Central and Northern areas of the State.
NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons warned the hot, dry winds and hightemperatures will provide ideal conditions for bush fires.
“The Bureau of Meteorology forecast has indicated the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions will experience Extreme Fire Danger on Thursday,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.
“Maximum temperatures are forecast to be up to 10 degrees warmer than average for October, reaching 40 degrees in some areas.”
“Strong winds, with gusts at more than 70 kilometres an hour, are expected,” he said.
“These conditions mean there is potential for the rapid spread of fire.”
“We urge the public to be vigilant and report any fire by calling Triple Zero immediately.”
“It’s also important that residents prepare their property and clear it of fuel such as leaves in gutters and wood piles near buildings,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.
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