NSW RFS declare Bushfire season to start early for Illawarra due to drier than average conditions

Desiree Savage
Updated August 12 2019 - 2:16pm, first published 1:40pm
FLASHBACK: Firefighters battles a blaze at the Bomaderry sale yards in 2018. Picture: Adam McLean
FLASHBACK: Firefighters battles a blaze at the Bomaderry sale yards in 2018. Picture: Adam McLean

The Rural Fire Service has declared an early start to the bushfire season for the Illawarra with the danger period to begin on September 1 - one month early.

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Desiree Savage

Desiree Savage

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