NSW bushfires: Greystanes blaze brought under control

A fast-moving grassfire in Greystanes, in Western Sydney, which threatened up to 100 homes, has been brought under control by "bloody knackered" RFS volunteers. 

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A GRASSFIRE that broke out in the heart of suburban Sydney tonight was contained after burning at emergency level. 

The fire on Hyland St, Greystanes broke out about 5.30pm and was heading north towards Pemulway, along the Prospect Highway. 

SES crews were on the ground closing off roads to motorists while the Rural Fire Service contained the blaze. 

The fire was under control by about 9pm.

But RFS crews spent the final hours of 2019  strategising to return to the site and get the remaining flames under control. 

“I’ve been up there, I’m bloody knackered. There are trees falling and flames still there,” a crew member at the scene said. 

Off-duty RFS volunteer Yaseen Nijaat was coming from Merrylands when he spotted thick smoke. 

“I received a call from my neighbour, he was informing that there was a fire next door,” Mr Nijaat said. 

“I’ve been deployed to different areas this season. I’ve been to northern NSW in Tenterfield, the season has been very catastrophic. 

“The worst thing was Christmas Day. I was on Mount Evans lookout in Blue Mountain. We did backburns there. That day was very extreme.”

Mr Nijaat said he is grateful for community support. 

“We would really appreciate the army.  It’s a big hand to us. We thank them and every member of the community who has pulled up their sleeves and is helping us.”

Originally published as NSW bushfires: Greystanes blaze brought under control

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