Canberra Airport has been shut down as fire danger ramps up across Australia’s southeast due to soaring temperatures and windy conditions.
An out-of-control blaze is also burning at Big Jack Mountain Rd, Rocky Hall in the Bega Valley area. It’s spreading quickly due to strong north-westerly winds.
The Rural Fire Service have warned fire activity is increasing, and strong north-westerly winds are pushing the fire quickly towards Adaminaby.Multiple fires have flared up across NSW and the ACT. Picture: My Fire WatchAreas including Shannons Flat, Ashvale, Anglers Reach, Old Adaminaby and Bobeyan Road may come under threat.A third fire has been upgraded to emergency level in the Southern Tablelands in the Clyde Mountain area.
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