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The NSW Rural Fire Service is hoping to just get through Saturday without lives being lost, as they prepare to battle more than 100 fires in extreme conditions.
Today, there are 19 fire-related hazards or major events for drivers to look out for, stretching across the state. Numerous roads are closed around NSW due to bushfire activity. Picture: Live Traffic NSW. Source: SuppliedDarling Causeway between Bells Line of Rd and Station St has been closed in both directions due to the ongoing bushfires. Bells Line of Rd between Val Wheeler Dr and Darling Causeway is also closed.
The Great Western Highway has reopened westbound but remains closed eastbound between Reserve Rd and Barton Ave. According to Live Traffic, there is also no access to Skyline Rd.Bowen Mountain Rd is also closed in both directions at Westbury Rd. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.Ku-ring-gai National Park remains closed, as well as Ku-ring-gai Chase Rd and Bobbin Head Rd. Motorists have been advised to stay away from the area.
Due to a change in forecast winds, back burning on the Great Western Hwy between Mt Victoria and Lithgow will not go ahead. The Great Western Hwy will remain open overnight, unless there is a change in fire conditions. For the latest in road closures visit
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