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| Written by Dean Symons | |||
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NSW Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan announced a new Fire Danger Rating and public warnings, which would be introduced in NSW to help save lives in bush fires. “These are part of the new nationally-agreed Fire Danger Rating and warning systems being introduced around Australia in the wake of the tragic bushfires in Victoria in February,” Mr Whan said. “These will help people make informed decisions about what is best for them and their families in a bush fire.” Mr Whan said the key change being introduced today was a new enhanced Fire Danger Rating system, adding a new top level category – Catastrophic (Code Red). “The current top level is Extreme but the new Catastrophic (Code Red) level recognises that conditions like those we saw in Victoria present a greater level danger to the community. More information can be found here : Fire Danger Ratings 
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