Firefighters are facing tough conditions while bushfires surrounding Sydney will again pollute air quality in parts of the city
.total fire bans in place for the greater Hunter region, the northern slopes region and northwestern NSW."Windy and generally dry conditions will result in elevated fire dangers across parts of NSW ," the Bureau of Meteorology said.again forecast"poor" air quality for parts of SydneyLingering smoke could be"unhealthy for sensitive people, and could cause symptoms, especially in people with heart or lung disease", the state's environment department said.
Damage assessment teams investigating the impact of the Currowan fire have so far been hampered by ongoing dangerous conditions."Firefighters and aircraft are working to protect homes where possible."Australia will face 50C summer days unless more action is taken on climate change A second emergency alert was issued on Tuesday night for a bushfire burning near the northwestern outskirts of Sydney.
The 1800-hectare Three Mile fire is near the town of Wisemans Ferry and is close to the eastern boundary of the 220,000-hectare Gospers Mountain blaze.Stay up to date with SBS NEWS
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