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flag Campers were fined $550 each for lighting fires in NSW forests during a fuel ban, despite warnings.

flag During the October 2025 long weekend, campers in New South Wales were fined $550 each for lighting campfires in state forests despite a solid fuel fire ban in effect since October 1. flag Forestry Corporation ranger Paul Robb extinguished four fires across Sunny Corner, Vulcan, Jenolan, and Lisdale forests, stressing that ignorance is not a valid excuse and that all present can be fined. flag Only gas appliances are allowed, and they must never be left unattended. flag The ban, running from October 1 to April 30 unless conditions change, aims to prevent damage to pine plantations valued at $140,000 per hectare and protect public safety.

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