BREAKING: For the second day in a row, Australia has recorded its HOTTEST EVER day. 9News
Penrith was the hottest suburb which reached 42.5 degrees.
The smoke is due to almost 100 fires that have been burning across the state over the past weeks creating a hazardous environment for those daring to travel outdoors. "Many people simply don't notice the symptoms of heat stress and by the time they are seriously impacted the ability to self-assess is compromised," he said.
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