Fire Danger Shuts NSW Schools as Heat and Winds Worsen

Fire danger shuts NSW schools as heat and winds worsen

Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for another day of wild weather on Wednesday as firefighters warn of “catastrophic” fire danger and schools...

Schools closed and calls for caution as NSW faces worst bushfire risk in years

Catastrophic conditions in lower central west plains district and total fire bans for millions across state, with elevated fire danger in southern QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastForecasts of soaring temperatures and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years.More…

NSW braces for worst bushfire risk in years amid hot and windy conditions

The warnings come as the country is still reeling from a deadly start to bushfire season.

Total fire ban for Sydney, Central West faces catastrophic bushfire warning

Residents of Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra are facing extreme weather conditions on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s.