Premier Barry O'Farrell made an emphatic appeal to all NSW residents to be fully prepared for the worst as temperatures are set to soar on Tuesday.
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"Tomorrow is not just going to be in the 40s, it will perhaps be the worst fire danger the state has ever faced," he said.
"Do what emergency services tell you, particular the rural fire service. Act early.
"Don't just think, 'Tomorrow is another bush fire danger day, tomorrow is another summer's day'. Tomorrow is going to be the worst fire danger day in parts of this state we've ever experienced in history."
In the state's far west the temperature in some towns is predicted to hit 45 degrees, while in Wollongong the mercury is forecast to climb to 43 degrees.
Mr O'Farrell urged campers and holidaymakers to leave early Tuesday morning as thousands of fire service personnel would be on heightened standby.
"Rethink your need to be in the bush, have a bush fire plan, be prepared but most importantly make sure you are well away from harm's way," he said.
SMH
