Breaking: the man missing in the Dargan area overnight has been found. Live updates of nswfires
We're happy to report that the man missing in the Dargan area overnight has been found.Despite today's eased conditions, the Grose Valley fire near Blackheath is back at emergency warning level.
As night falls on Bilpin, it's apparent several homes have been lost along the Bells Line of Road, December 21, 2019.Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have just arrived at the Picton Bowling Club which has been housing evacuees from the Green Wattle creek fire. Strike team leader Kim Davies addressing his unit ahead of a day of working towards the Green Wattle Creek fire“You can take as many dam photos as you like,” he joked. “But if [the fire] crosses here I’m going to pack up and join the SES.”Thirty Canadians and nine Americans have touched down in Sydney, ready to help the attempts to take on the fires ravaging the state.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW fires LIVE updates: 'I accept the criticism', says PM about Hawaii tripDespite today's eased conditions, the Grose Valley fire near Blackheath is back at emergency warning level. Follow our live coverage of nswfires today
Read more »
NSW fires updates: Catastrophic fire danger warning issued for parts of NSW as bushfires ravage stateA catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued for the greater Sydney region, the Illawarra and southern ranges for Saturday. 'If you have any doubts in your mind that you are in a bush prone area, do not be there. Go somewhere else.' robrfs
Read more »
NSW fires LIVE updates: Lithgow properties destroyed, major fires burning at emergency warning levelThe Rural Fire Service has warned residents to prepare for catastrophic fire conditions across parts of NSW on Saturday, saying it will be a miracle if no more homes are lost.
Read more »
NSW fires LIVE updates: RFS prepares for day of catastrophic bushfire conditionsThe Rural Fire Service has warned the public not to rely on fire services to be there when needed as NSW prepares for catastrophic fire conditions across parts of the state | niltiac
Read more »
Heroes who died fighting fires in NSW identified | Sky News AustraliaTwo New South Wales Rural Fire Servicemen who died while fighting fires overnight have been identified as Deputy Captain Geoffrey Keaton, 32, and firefighter Andrew O’Dwyer, 36. \n\nBoth men - fathers from the Horsley Park Brigade - died after their truck rolled at Buxton, south-west of Sydney about 11.30pm on Thursday. \n\nThree other passengers were injured in the rollover and were treated by paramedics at the scene.\n\nAnother three royal fire servicemen were injured in a separate incident and taken to hospital with severe burns, where two remain in induced comas. \n\nNSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged people to reconsider their travel plans over the Christmas period as the bushfire tragedy continued to grip large parts of Australia’s east coast.\n\nPremier Berejiklian confirmed at least 20 homes were destroyed by fire and another 20 feared lost on Thursday. \n\nA state-wide total fire ban remains in place across NSW. \n\nMeanwhile 60 fires continue to burn across Queensland, where at least one property was lost overnight. \n\nQld fire authorities warned conditions were set to worsen at the weekend with hot and windy weather picking up. \n
Read more »