Fires across NSW's southeast are flaring up in high temperatures and strong winds as two new blazes in the Blue Mountains and the north also cause concern
Authorities fear large blazes on the NSW South Coast could merge, creating a fire front that stretches from south of Mittagong to north of Bega.
"These are probably not significant falls. There could be heavier falls locally but that won't be widespread." Prime Minister Scott Morrison surveys the damage at Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island, southwest of Adelaide.Australian Defence Force national coordinator Major General Jake Ellwood on Friday said just under 2000 reservists are on duty to provide support during the bushfires.
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