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New South Wales and Victorian fire chiefs warn today’s conditions may be the worst of the entire bushfire season, as thousands flee threatened towns. Follow live news and latest updates
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Good morning from Jindabyne, at the edge of Kosciuszko National Park in the state’s snowy mountains. This town is a Mecca for the Australian ski season in the winter, but today it’s right on the edge of what the Rural Fire Service predicts could be a devastating day of fires throughout the region.
I just spoke to Mark, a caretaker at one of the retreats in the national park. He evacuated on New Years Eve and has been sitting tight ever since. Now, like a lot of people in Jindabyne, he’s worried about how safe he is here. Yesterday RFS officials held a public meeting in town and told residents - especially from closer to the mountains - that they couldn’t guarantee they would be able to respond if fire threatened their homes. They’re purely focused on containment, at this point. Continue reading...