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All of New South Wales, South Australia, large parts of Queensland, and northern Victoria have been placed under a total fire ban on Thursday with extreme weather forecast. Follow the latest bushfires news and updates
4.28am GMT
Three fire fighters have been seriously injured in NSW today, with two airlifted for emergency treatment.
RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said a crew of five was overrun by fire near the Bargo area, with a number of crew members suffering serious burn injuries.
4.15am GMT
NSW RFS are on patrol at the Hawkesbury River.
Milsons Passage #NSWRFS brigade is patrolling Hawkesbury River now. #NSWfires pic.twitter.com/3xhw2SE5LM Continue reading...