Daytime temperatures have gone well into the forties in some parts of NSW and fire crews have been kept busy controlling fires.

Locally Glen Innes Fire Brigade and Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews have been fighting a 500 hectare blaze that began on Tuesday 10km south of Inverell on Thunderbolt’s Way.

Glen Innes Acting Operation Officer Alex Chesser said yesterday the fire continued to burn out of control in unfavourable weather conditions.

“The weather has been deteriorating and the crews are facing quite difficult conditions out there today. Both the RFS trucks from Glen Innes went out there on Tuesday and continue to work on the scene,” he said yesterday.

Both Mr Chesser and Glen Innes Fire Brigade captain Earl Sharman said call outs within the Glen Innes region had not been any more frequent than usual but warned residents to take precautions.

All fire permits within the Northern Tablelands region have been suspended until at least Monday when the fire ban will be reviewed.

Hot conditions will continue for the remainder of the week with a new record maximum November temperature for Glen Innes of 35 degrees expected tomorrow ,that would also be the hottest day of the year thus far. The hottest November temperature on record is 34.4 degrees, set in 1968.

A weak change will enter the southwest of the state on Saturday bringing cloud, showers and near average temperatures to southern and western parts. However the change will not be noticed in Glen Innes and the surrounding area until the early part of next week.

In the hot conditions health authorities are advising residents to take simple precautions to avoid heat illness.

People should stay well hydrated and carry water while they are outside and avoid alcohol and caffeine beverages. In addition it is advisable to keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, limit physical activity, apply sunscreen and protect skin by wearing clothing and a hat.