A catastrophic fire danger has been declared on the New South Wales Far South Coast. This is the highest possible rating, meaning the region is experiencing the worst possible conditions for a fire. A total fire ban is in place for Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and the South Coast. It’s forced the closure of more than 20 schools on the South Coast and Central West. The Education Department made the decision to keep students home after receiving advice from the Rural Fire Service.
This is the highest possible rating, meaning the region is experiencing the worst possible conditions for a fire.It’s forced the closure of more than 20 schools on the South Coast and Central West.
The Education Department made the decision to keep students home after receiving advice from the Rural Fire Service.
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