How can I find out whether smoke is from a bushfire or hazard reduction burn?

NSW Rural Fire Service regularly updates current and forthcoming hazard-reduction burns:

Online: check the current hazard burns
Mobile app: download the free RFS app Fires Near Me iPhone app for current incidents across NSW and total fire bans.
Twitter: follow the @nswrfs for daily updates.

Report bushfires

Check the Rural Fire Services current fires and incidents map to see if the fire has already been reported. If not, call the bushfire information line: 1800 679 737.

Page last updated 30 September 2017

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