Fire authorities in New South Wales and Queensland are warning conditions could worsen - after crews spent Saturday fighting back against a number of large blazes.
Firefighters took advantage of easing conditions in NSW to strengthen containment lines - as they battled more than 100 blazes
ravaging the state. Crews were on high alert - with conditions expected to take a turn for the worst on Tuesday. Image: News Corp Australia
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