Terrifying footage shows danger faced by NSW firefighters as homes lost in 'mega blaze'
A"mega blaze" is believed to have destroyed several homes in the Hawkesbury area north-west of Sydney, where authorities have issued an emergency warning.
Properties are believed to have been lost around Mt Tomah and Mt Wilson but there are no reports of injuries at this stage. NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers said there were reports properties were"impacted" after the fire grew"considerably" at its southern end over the afternoon."Firefighters are trying to protect as many properties as they can but people in that area can see that fire's behaviour is really tough," he Rogers said.
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