With temperatures expected to reach a top of 34 degrees in the Shoalhaven, a Very High Fire Danger warning has been put in place for the Shoalhaven and Illawarra. 

“Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary,” the RFS advises. 

“Bush fires are more likely to spread and cause damage on days when the weather is very hot, dry and windy. These are usually on very high to extreme fire days.”

Bush fire danger ratings are based on predicted conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind and the dryness of the landscape.

The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous the conditions.