Challenging conditions are expected for firefighters on Friday, with an extreme fire danger forecast for the Southern Slopes.
More than 100 fires are burning across New South Wales, with at least half not yet contained.
A severe fire danger warning is in place for Monaro Alpine, ACT, Southern Ranges and Eastern Riverina. Ten total fire bans have been declared with weather conditions expected to make fire behavior erratic and dangerous. Image: News Corp Australia
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