Firefighters are still battling an out-of-control blaze in NSW's Central West, with footage from yesterday revealing the dangerous conditions. The fire is intensifying in the areas of Doughertys Junction Road and Sallys Flat Road. 9News MORE:
Tambaroora residents were yesterday told to "go inside and protect yourself" as fires burning throughout the region were upgraded to emergency status.
Some were told it was "too late to leave" as homes came under threat but the blaze was later downgraded to watch and act, as conditions eased overnight. urged locals to closely monitor the conditions. "The fire is large and under extreme fire conditions on Tuesday has spread in a number of directions," the organisation said.Overnight, conditions across the fireground have eased, with winds and temperatures lowering and humidity increasing.
"Fire activity is likely to increase on Wednesday, however, as the forecast temperature and winds increase."
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