The Currowan Fire, which burnt for 74 days and across 499,621 hectares, destroying 312 homes, has been extinguished, the RFS has confirmed.
Locals on the NSW south coast are applauding the efforts of emergency services following the news that the massive Currowan Fire has been extinguished after burning for more than 70 days.
The blaze burnt for 74 days and across 499,621 hectares, spanning right across the region and spreading to neighbouring councils including Eurobodalla, Wingecarribee and Queanbeyan Palerang."Tremendous work by firefighters and residents saw 1889 homes saved," the RFS said.Almost a dozen fire trucks took a lap of honour at the Nowra Showground on Saturday night.
Footage posted to the Shoalhaven RFS Facebook page shows crews tooting their horns and blaring their siren to applause from the crowd."We want to thank all emergency services and for their hard work and putting their lives on the line to help our community."
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