Homes Destroyed Across NSW — Firefighter Killed in Bulahdelah
New South Wales suffered the worst impact, with dozens of fires tearing through:
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Woy Woy
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Phegans Bay
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Koolewong
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Bulahdelah
Authorities confirmed:
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16 homes destroyed in Koolewong
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4 homes lost in Bulahdelah, where a firefighter tragically died after being struck by a falling tree.
A government disaster declaration has been made as communities assess the damage.
🚨 60 Fires Still Burning — 9 Uncontained
As of this morning:
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60 fires continue to burn across NSW
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9 remain uncontained
An evacuation centre has been set up at Gosford RSL, where affected families are receiving support.
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said conditions were “extremely challenging” and expressed sympathy for the communities devastated by the fires.
🌪 Six NSW Areas Declared Natural Disaster Zones
The following local government areas have been officially declared natural disaster zones, unlocking recovery funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA):
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Central Coast
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Mid Coast
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Upper Hunter
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Muswellbrook
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Warrumbungle
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Dubbo
This allows residents and businesses to access financial assistance for immediate recovery.
🔥 Tasmania Also Hit — 19 Homes Destroyed on East Coast
In Tasmania, fires on the east coast destroyed 19 homes, adding to the national emergency as authorities battle strong winds and hot conditions.