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| Blazes flare on New South Wales south coast and in Canberra – as it happened | |
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| Properties feared lost on NSW south coast, as residents south of Canberra told to seek shelter. This blog has now closed | Properties feared lost on NSW south coast, as residents south of Canberra told to seek shelter. This blog has now closed |
| Before we leave you for the night, let’s briefly recap the day’s events: | Before we leave you for the night, let’s briefly recap the day’s events: |
| Three US firefighters were killed on Thursday after their waterbombing plane crashed about 1.30pm while they battled bushfires in southern New South Wales. The cause of the crash is unknown. | Three US firefighters were killed on Thursday after their waterbombing plane crashed about 1.30pm while they battled bushfires in southern New South Wales. The cause of the crash is unknown. |
| The tragedy brings the death toll to 32. | The tragedy brings the death toll to 32. |
| Homes are reportedly lost at Moruya and Bermagui after fires once again tore through the NSW south cast. The RFS is yet to confirm the extent of the damage | Homes are reportedly lost at Moruya and Bermagui after fires once again tore through the NSW south cast. The RFS is yet to confirm the extent of the damage |
| A fire near the Pialligo forest threatened homes and forced the closure of Canberra airport. It has since reopened, but several flights were cancelled and the city was once again blanketed by thick smoke. | A fire near the Pialligo forest threatened homes and forced the closure of Canberra airport. It has since reopened, but several flights were cancelled and the city was once again blanketed by thick smoke. |
| People in NSW and the ACT were asked to conserve energy until 8pm tonight because of the pressure “extreme weather” is taking on the grid. | People in NSW and the ACT were asked to conserve energy until 8pm tonight because of the pressure “extreme weather” is taking on the grid. |
| In Victoria, Melbourne was blanketed in brown rain and play at the Australian Open has been pushed back due to the weather. | In Victoria, Melbourne was blanketed in brown rain and play at the Australian Open has been pushed back due to the weather. |
| In slightly happier news: | In slightly happier news: |
| The RSPCA says it has set up a special hotline for people with domestic animals affected by the bushfires, and is working on a suite of support services. | The RSPCA says it has set up a special hotline for people with domestic animals affected by the bushfires, and is working on a suite of support services. |
| The RSPCA acting CEO, Tegan McPherson, says the organisation will look after pet welfare, while supporting other agencies to work with commercial livestock and wildlife. | The RSPCA acting CEO, Tegan McPherson, says the organisation will look after pet welfare, while supporting other agencies to work with commercial livestock and wildlife. |
| “Whether it’s food, water, shelter, property visits or basic pet care supplies like collars and leads to get you back on your feet, we are here for the pets and people of Victoria – now and in the months to come.” | “Whether it’s food, water, shelter, property visits or basic pet care supplies like collars and leads to get you back on your feet, we are here for the pets and people of Victoria – now and in the months to come.” |
| This is Luke Henriques-Gomes taking over from Amy Corderoy. Thanks to Amy for all her work. | This is Luke Henriques-Gomes taking over from Amy Corderoy. Thanks to Amy for all her work. |
| Here is a statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. | Here is a statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. |
| The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning of damaging winds gusting up to 90kmh for more or less everywhere along the NSW coast from the Hunter all the way to the Victorian border. | The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning of damaging winds gusting up to 90kmh for more or less everywhere along the NSW coast from the Hunter all the way to the Victorian border. |
| Canberra’s airport has reopened, but only Qantas is operating, with a limited service, AAP reports. Virgin and Singapore Airlines have cancelled flights for the rest of the day. But the ACT chief minister, Andrew Barr, has urged people to avoid the airport, so it’s unclear how many people will actually be flying. “If you have a flight booked it’s best to stay where you are and to contact your airline for updates on your flight schedule,” Barr said. | Canberra’s airport has reopened, but only Qantas is operating, with a limited service, AAP reports. Virgin and Singapore Airlines have cancelled flights for the rest of the day. But the ACT chief minister, Andrew Barr, has urged people to avoid the airport, so it’s unclear how many people will actually be flying. “If you have a flight booked it’s best to stay where you are and to contact your airline for updates on your flight schedule,” Barr said. |