Yass River-Nanima Rural Fire Brigade

Yarrh Winter Solstice Bonfire

We had a wonderful night on June 20 at the Winter Solstice Bonfire at Yarrh Wines – many thanks to Caleb Wearne and team for continuing the tradition, and generously sharing the profits with our brigade. 
Thanks so much to all the brigade volunteers who undertook several roles, to make it such a success.

Anyone who has attended will know what a special occasion it is – after the wine tasting, guests gathered outside at the bonfire – our biggest yet – and enjoyed canapes and wine as the flames burst into the night sky.

Bushfire Prevention

The winter months are an opportunity to prepare our properties for the next fire season. Our region is one of the highest fire-risk areas in NSW. Over the years, we’ve had some very big fires. A little bit of preparation during the winter months will help keep your family, property and livestock as safe as possible.

The captain reminds those setting pile burns to check the weather forecast – especially wind strength and direction – for the several hours it will burn. A four-day forecast is here on on our website home page.

Clear the ground around the burn, and have a hose or at least 200L of water on hand. If you’re relying on a pump and haven’t used it for a while, check it’s working. 
And finally, of course, don’t leave your burning pile unattended. 

You must notify the RFS and your neighbours (those you share a fence-line with) at least 24 hours before you light up. The captain requests that you advise him (02) 6100 6252 on the morning of your fire, to save our crews being mobilised to check out smoke sightings.

For a refresher on all you need to know about lighting fires in the open, whatever the time of year, see here.