South Australian Country Fire Service crews will continue to battle the Adelaide Hills bushfire on Christmas Day in an effort to finally bring it under control
Firefighters across the Adelaide Hills will use Christmas Day to try to bring a devastating bushfire under control.
A return to very hot weather with the mercury topping 40C has been forecast for the weekend, together with rising winds, that will have authorities on edge.CFS Chief Officer Mark Jones said as the work continued to bring the fire under control, he was inspired by the efforts of his volunteers. Mr Jones said about 200 firefighters would remain on the ground in the Hills on Wednesday and all those at home would be ready to spring into action."Fires don't discriminate whether it's Christmas Day or not and our firefighters don't discriminate either," he said.
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