# NSW bush fire danger period > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nsw-bush-fire-danger-period > Updated: 2026-08-31T06:03:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued warnings regarding increased bush fire danger as the season approaches. Authorities noted an increase in careless fires in the Mid Coast and Port Macquarie-Hastings areas due to drying landscapes and increasing fuel availability. By late August, the RFS announced that the Bush Fire Danger Period would commence on September 1 in the Hunter Valley District, specifically covering the Singleton and Muswellbrook local government areas. This decision follows a winter with lower than average rainfall. The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring indicates above-normal fire potential across parts of northern and south-eastern New South Wales. Landholders are reminded of their responsibilities under the Rural Fires Act 1997, which includes obtaining fire permits for any controlled burns and ensuring fires are fully extinguished. RFS officials have urged residents to prepare their properties and review survival plans, noting that fewer than half of residents have taken physical steps to prepare their homes. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: NSW Rural Fire Service announces Bush Fire Danger Period for Singleton and Muswellbrook The NSW Rural Fire Service will implement a Bush Fire Danger Period in Singleton and Muswellbrook starting September 1 due to increased fire risks and dry conditions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nsw-rural-fire-service-announces-bush-fire-danger-period-for-singleton-and-muswellbrook ### 2026-08-28: NSW Rural Fire Service warns of increased bush fire danger The NSW Rural Fire Service has warned of increased fire risks as the bush fire danger period begins September 1 in 27 local government areas, urging residents to prepare properties and follow permit regulations 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nsw-rural-fire-service-warns-of-increased-bush-fire-danger --- Cite as: NSW bush fire danger period. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nsw-bush-fire-danger-period