NSW Fire Brigade member Barry Burn said it was fortunate no one was injured.

“In these types of conditions fire can get out of control. The machinery was not faulty, it just sparked and that is what started the fire,” Mr Burn said.

The fire, which fire fighters estimate was 100 meters by 50 meters in South Canowindra was at lunch time on Friday, December 11.

Mr Burn said it took seven fire fighters just under 30 minutes to get it under control.

“This is a warning for people to beware and careful. Conditions are so dry and a spark could cause a major bushfire,” Mr Burn said.

Meanwhile Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has warned NSW residents to be prepared for the bush fire season.

Mr Whan said firefighters were concerned about the bush fire threat posed by potentially record-breaking November temperatures, low humidity and strong north-westerly winds.

“The risk of bush fires is very real,” Mr Whan said.

The combination of high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds means any fires can develop and spread quickly, potentially putting life and property at risk.

“With an increased fire danger, it is critical that

people are well prepared and familiarise themselves with the Fire Danger Rating in their area and the new alert levels of Advice, Watch And Act and Emergency Warning. Details on these can be found on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au”.

Mr Whan said it is critical that people living in, or travelling through a bush fire prone area, are well prepared by having a Bush Fire Survival Plan.

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said firefighters were preparing for the expected conditions.

For the latest information on current bushfire incidents and warnings visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.