The bushfire situation in Sydney has now continued for almost a week. Despite cooler temperatures on Friday and Saturday (20.9C and 23.8C at the Airport) a few fires are still not contained. 28.3C was the top yesterday with today's maximum going a few degrees higher to 32.5C. And while it was that warm near the coast, conditions in western Sydney were worse with temperatures hitting 37.2C at Penrith.
There are three fires that are currently of great concern. The major one started just east of Lithgow in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, and has mostly been burning east towards the town of Bilpin. Another fire is burning at Springwood, also in the Blue Mountains, and the third is south-west of the city at Balmoral.
While these fires are not in what is typically considered Sydney, the reality of the fires is clear with a haze of smoke blanketing the city. Had I not come to Finland I would have images of my own but there are a few galleries on various news sites out there including this one on the ABC website.
Weather forecasts are not too good for the next two days with warm temperatures and stronger winds on the cards. Hopefully the chance of showers tomorrow becomes a reality and helps in putting the fires out. The situation can be monitored using the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
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