Sunday, April 15, 2018

'Aggressive' Sydney bushfire tears through 2500 hectares, hits homes


Sydney bushfire: Reports of property affected as fire eases and threat downgraded





There are reports a massive bushfire has affected properties in Menai and Barden Ridge in Sydney's south-west, New South Wales fire crews say, as the threat eases to watch and act status.

 

Firefighters fight flames close to homes in Corryton Court, Wattle Grove in Sydney.
Properties in Sydney's southwest have been affected by a fierce bushfire that blackened 2500 hectares across the weekend. Strong winds pushed the flames north and east towards suburban streets on Sunday afternoon as more than 500 firefighting personnel ...

The bushfire threatening homes in south-western Sydney is worsening, with authorities issuing an emergency warning for some suburbs, telling residents it is "too late to leave" and advising them to seek shelter. The fire is travelling in a north ...


A bush fire that threatened homes in Sydney's south west has eased on Sunday morning, though authorities are cautioning residents to remain vigilant. Replay. Replay Video. Loading. Play Video. The Rural Fire Service has downgraded the threat level for ...


The NSW premier says it's a “miracle” that no lives or properties were lost when a bushfire raged through southwest Sydney overnight. The Holsworthy fire — which may have been deliberately lit — was downgraded to a “watch-and-act” alert on Sunday ...