Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry says a grassfire which was burning out of control near homes in Penrith has “predominantly” been contained. “The fire’s going to continue to burn, it’s about 30 hectares that’s been burnt out,' Mr Dewberry told Sky News Australia. 'It's gone across an area of grass, bush and swamps.
Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry says a grassfire which was burning out of control near homes in Penrith has “predominantly” been contained.
“The fire’s going to continue to burn, it’s about 30 hectares that’s been burnt out," Mr Dewberry told Sky News Australia.He said there are about 16 fire trucks from Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service on the scene. “We’ve got the fire contained, still asking people to just monitor the situation through the Hazards VME app or the Rural Fire Service website.”
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