Initial attempts to control a fire that threatened homes, a solar farm and substation in the state's central west were unsuccessful as fire trucks could not get through the wet paddocks.
abc.net.au/news/gulgong-grass-fire-water-bombers-called-homes-threatened-nsw/101376986Boggy, wet conditions have stopped firefighters from accessing an out-of-control fire that was threatening homes in regional New South Wales, with three water-bombing helicopters called in.The fire threatened homes, a solar farm and a substation at BerylThe grassfire broke out on Friday on Beryl Road, just outside of Gulgong in the state's central west.
"We're still having trouble with the fire burning in paddocks but have three aircraft on the scene at the moment. Superintendent Porter said the weather, including strong winds, made firefighting difficult and the fire had caught them "unaware".
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