NSW RFS - Shoalhaven

14/11/2025

HAZARD REDUCTION | WOOLLAMIA

RFS firefighters have completed a hazard reduction in Woollamia. The burn is part of a broader area to be treated.

Crews will continue to patrol the area this afternoon and tomorrow.

Residual smoke and smouldering may continue, however the area has been made safe.

Shoalhaven City Council
Huskisson Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

13/11/2025

HAZARD REDUCTION | WOOLLAMIA

Pending ongoing suitable conditions, RFS fire fighters will undertake a hazard reduction burn in Woollamia on Friday November 14.

The burn (shape 5) is part of a lager hazard reduction in this area which will be completed progressively as conditions allow.

Operations are due to commence at 9am and will be ongoing for several hours. Firefighters will then patrol the site until it is deemed safe.


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

12/11/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER

Be ready to act. During days of high fire danger your bushfire plan should come into play.

Be a little more vigilant. Increase the area of your watch zone in ‘Hazards Near Me’, monitor conditions throughout the day and know what to do if a bush or grass fire starts near you.

Report all fires to ‘000’.

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District

10/11/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11

Lower humidity and warm gusty winds will once again combine to raise the fire danger to HIGH over the coming days.

Storm activity and associated rainfall has been 'hit-and-miss' across the Shoalhaven and whilst limited areas have received a few mm of moisture, the landscape continues to dry out.

RFS crews responded to a number of bush fires over the weekend, due to relatively benign conditions they were brought under control quite quickly. However wind gusts of over 50kph tomorrow will make conditions more challenging.

PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FRIDAY

We have suspended all fire permits until Friday due to the forecast fire danger ratings.

Remember to report all fires to '000' and provide an accurate location so we can respond in a timely manner.


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

09/11/2025

GUSTY WINDS TO INCREASE FIRE DANGER

Once again gusty winds will increase the fire danger across the Shoalhaven over the coming days. We’re forecast to experience consecutive HIGH fire danger conditions from Tuesday to Friday and likely into the weekend.

PREPARATION IS KEY

Now is the time to prepare for the risk of bush and grass fires. Trim trees, clear gutters, remove any built up vegetation around structures and discuss your plan as a household.

Have you downloaded Hazards Near Me and set a watch zone? Receive notifications when new fires start and maintain your awareness.

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

09/11/2025

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT

This incident attended to by Shoalhaven Heads and Broughton Vale/Berry Brigades was just one of many responded to by RFS brigades overnight.

The scene shows how dynamic our operating environment can be and that it often takes the combined efforts of numerous emergency services to render situations safe.

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
Fire and Rescue NSW

08/11/2025

DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP?

Please contact Crime Stoppers on tel. 1800 333 000.

South Coast Police District are appealing for information following a suspicious bushfire on the South Coast.

MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=121804

07/11/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER

Warm and gusty west/ north west winds will return tomorrow. Combined with temps in the 30's and lower humidity, our fire danger in the Shoalhaven will be HIGH.

Permits are suspended on days of high fire danger and above.

BE READY TO ACT

We don't need extreme fire danger for bush and grass fires to be a threat. Being ready to act means having a plan and knowing what to do if a bush for grass fires starts near you.

BE READY TO ACT AND PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY

RFS brigades throughout the Shoalhaven are recruiting people just like you to volunteer with them. You can drop us a DM and we will put you in touch.


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

03/11/2025

The HAZARDS NEAR ME app allows you to set watch zones and receive notifications about new fires and when a fire changes status.

On days of EXTREME fire danger you can enlarge your watch zone as fires typically move faster and earlier notification and action is required.

Use HAZARDS NEAR ME as part of your bush fire plan!

03/11/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER - PERMITS SUSPENDED

The fire danger rating for Tuesday November 4 is HIGH. All permits are suspended.

Gusty westerly winds over the next few days will drive fire danger ratings up into HIGH. Recent rain in some areas has helped reduce the risk, however persistent winds will reduce its overall effect.

PREPARE NOW

Take time this week to review your bush fire plan. Have a chat with the family or colleagues if you live or work in a bush fire prone area. Does your workplace have a plan?


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

02/11/2025

A likely return to HIGH fire dangers mid week. It’s been nice to have some drizzle and the odd storm, however the moisture can burn off quickly over spring and summer, which is why we need to be prepared.

Preparing for bush fires doesn’t have to drag you down. There are some easy steps that you can take to prepare your home.

Then, when the fire danger moves into HIGH or above, your actions can be measured against the risk. The higher the rating, the more problematic bush and grass fires will typically be, so it pays to think about it in advance and then put your plans into action on days of higher risk.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information or DM us and we can get in touch.

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District

26/10/2025

BUSHFIRE UPDATE

Crews have brought the fire under control and an RFS unit remains on patrol. Further firefighters will attend this morning ahead of a very gusty southerly wind change.

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

BUSHFIRE SUNCREST AVE, SUSSEX INLET

RFS firefighters are working to contain a scrub fire burning along the foreshore adjacent to Suncrest Avenue in Sussex Inlet.

5 RFS crews are directly attacking the fire where accessible, and using a tactical back burn to bring an inaccessible going edge out to a walking track.

There is no immediate threat to people or property.

Residents in the area will smell smoke and see RFS firefighters working behind properties. Stay up to date by using the Hazards Near Me app.

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