Yesterday we recorded a top temperature of 38.6 C (101.5 F) at 5:25 PM with a minimum Relative Humidity of 9%. Maximum wind strength was 30 Km/h. Fortunately this occurred in the morning before the temperature got too hot.
This produced a Fire Danger Index of 40, or Very High on the new Fire Danger Rating scale.
Fire brigades in the area were kept busy in the afternoon, with Coldstream responding to several grass/scrub fires and a couple of car accidents.
Robert Bethell
Comment: Fire can strike anywhere. Take extreme care and do not become complacent.
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