Gallery: Fires ravages NSW

As homes are lost and residents scramble for safety, images of destruction have cast a pall over NSW. See the pictures

Bushfire destroys homes at Koolewong on the Central Coast. Picture: Thomas Annetts

As homes are lost and residents scramble for safety, images of devastation have cast a pall over NSW.

Up to 16 homes have been destroyed and train lines cut off as more than 50 bushfires have broken out amid scorching temperatures across the state on Saturday.

The Daily Telegraph, 6th, December ,2025 Bushfire Koolewong

The Daily Telegraph, 6th, December ,2025 Bushfire Koolewong

Houses impacted by fire on Lara St Koolewong, Central Coast. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer

Houses impacted by fire on Lara St Koolewong, Central Coast. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - Saturday, 6 December 2025 Pictures from Pioneer Park 1 Albany Street, Point frederick. House impacted by fire on Lara St Koolewong. Aerial water bombing now currently underway. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer

Bushfire in Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: Facebook.

Bushfire in Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: Facebook.

Bushfire destroys properties in Koolewong. Picture: Thomas Annetts

Bushfire destroys properties in Koolewong. Picture: Thomas Annetts

Bushfire in Koolewong where houses are being destroyed on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: TNV.

Bushfire in Koolewong where houses are being destroyed on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: TNV.

Bushfire in Koolewong where houses are being destroyed on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: TNV.

Bushfire in Koolewong where houses are being destroyed on the NSW Central Coast. Picture: TNV.

Bushfire in Koolewong where houses are being destroyed on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: TNV.

Bushfire Koolewong

Bushfire in Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast today. Picture: David Swift

Originally published as Gallery: Fires ravages NSW