NSW Rural Fire Service
Posted on wednesday 21 October,2025
Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans in NSW
- Fire danger ratings give you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger, the more dangerous the conditions.
- On some days a total fire ban may be declared due to the conditions. These help keep your community safe, so it’s important you follow the rules.
- Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are determined each afternoon for the following day. If ‘forecast ratings’ is shown, this is an indication only and you should check back later for when the ratings are finalised.
Key to Fire Danger Ratings
Total Fire Ban – There is total fire ban in place
Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans
Solid Fuel Fire and Park Fire Bans
Outside of Total Fire Ban days, Solid Fuel and Park Fire Bans may be declared in NSW State Forests and NSW National Parks where the potential risk to visitors from fire is high.
Check Solid Fuel Bans for NSW State Forests here.
Check Park Fire Bans for NSW National Park here.
Fire danger ratings have changed
Fire danger ratings have changed as part of the new national Australian Fire Danger Rating System.
The new system is based on the latest science and research to make the ratings more accurate.
Find out more about the new ratings and what you should do at each level.
Forecast ratings
Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are determined each afternoon for the following day.
To help you plan activities and travel, we also provide you with a forecast for fire danger ratings for the next few days. ‘Forecast ratings’ is used where the ratings are not yet finalised.
Forecasts can change, so it’s important you check the official fire danger rating on the day.
Key to Fire Danger Ratings
Total Fire Ban – There is total fire ban in place
Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans
Solid Fuel Fire and Park Fire Bans
Outside of Total Fire Ban days, Solid Fuel and Park Fire Bans may be declared in NSW State Forests and NSW National Parks where the potential risk to visitors from fire is high.
Check Solid Fuel Bans for NSW State Forests here.
Check Park Fire Bans for NSW National Park here.
Fire danger ratings have changed
Fire danger ratings have changed as part of the new national Australian Fire Danger Rating System.
The new system is based on the latest science and research to make the ratings more accurate.
Find out more about the new ratings and what you should do at each level.
Forecast ratings
Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are determined each afternoon for the following day.
To help you plan activities and travel, we also provide you with a forecast for fire danger ratings for the next few days. ‘Forecast ratings’ is used where the ratings are not yet finalised.
Forecasts can change, so it’s important you check the official fire danger rating on the day.
