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NSW Braces for Catastrophic Bushfire Danger
26 Nov
Summary
- NSW faces highest bushfire alert in over two years.
- Catastrophic fire danger forecast for central NSW plains.
- Dangerous winds and high temperatures elevate fire risks.
New South Wales is confronting its most severe bushfire alert in more than two years, driven by forecasts of extreme heat and high winds. Catastrophic fire danger has been declared for the lower central west plains, a region including Dubbo, Parkes, and Forbes. This designation signifies the highest level of bushfire conditions, prompting recommendations for residents to consider evacuation from at-risk areas.
The alert level has not reached this peak since September 2023. Millions of residents, including those in metropolitan Sydney, are subject to extreme danger warnings and total fire bans. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wind gusts exceeding 90km/h in southern NSW and Victoria, exacerbating the danger in conjunction with temperatures expected to reach up to 37C in Dubbo.
These warnings emerge amidst a tragic bushfire season, which has already claimed lives, including a firefighter in South Australia. Another significant bushfire continues to burn in Tasmania, underscoring the widespread and urgent nature of the current fire threats across the country.
