Local businesses say they are struggling as tourists concerned about the bushfire crisis cancel their plans. 9News
"I've had to roster down, I've had to cut hours, I've had to stop employing people because I can't afford to pay them and when business does finally pick up we won't have anyone left because they need to find other jobs."
The Three Sisters rock formation is seen as people watch smoke from the Green Wattle Creek fire from Echo Point lookout in Katoomba, New South Wales, Friday, December 6, 2019. Blue Mountains Mayor, Councillor Mark Greenhill, has defended the actions of council and emergency services in closing the walks.
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