NSW Rural Fire Service community safety officer Marty Webster said the rain was 'buying us a bit of time, but it's not putting fires out'
Firefighters across NSW are enjoying a brief reprieve before conditions worsen later this week, while about 1588 homes have been destroyed this fire season.
Eden resident Jack Dickenson said while the main part of the town escaped the fire, surrounding villages have not been so lucky.He said the Woodchip Mill, which employs between 200 to 300 people, had suffered "pretty considerable" damage and "looks like a smoking volcano."Eden Community Access Centre manager Carina Severs said the centre had been helping direct people to relevant support services.
"At the moment, people are sort of taking a breath and seeing what's available. A lot of people want to go back to their homes," she said.
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