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Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
1/31Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Fire approaches the property of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
2/31Fire approaches the property of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Fire threatens homes along Bells Line of Road in Bilpin as the continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
3/31Fire threatens homes along Bells Line of Road in Bilpin as the continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
4/31Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Fires approaches the property of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
5/31Fires approaches the property of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. . Picture: Sam Ruttyn
6/31Balmoral burns in south western Sydney as bushfires destroy homes in the area. . Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Fire and Rescue personal run to move their truck as a bushfire burns next to a major road and homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days with ongoing dangerous fire conditions and almost 100 bushfires burning across the state. It's the second state of emergency declared in NSW since the start of the bushfire season. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
7/31Fire and Rescue personal run to move their truck as a bushfire burns next to a major road and homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days with ongoing dangerous fire conditions and almost 100 bushfires burning across the state. It's the second state of emergency declared in NSW since the start of the bushfire season. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
8/31The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Tutti Frutti Fruit Shop on Bells Lin elf Road has been destroyed, along with the adjoining house and the neighbouring house. Several sheds have been damaged also. Firefighter scramble to save the fruit shop. Picture: Matrix
9/31The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Tutti Frutti Fruit Shop on Bells Lin elf Road has been destroyed, along with the adjoining house and the neighbouring house. Several sheds have been damaged also. Firefighter scramble to save the fruit shop. Picture: Matrix
The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Tutti Frutti Fruit Shop on Bells Lin elf Road has been destroyed, along with the adjoining house and the neighbouring house. Several sheds have been damaged also. Picture: Matrix
10/31The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Tutti Frutti Fruit Shop on Bells Lin elf Road has been destroyed, along with the adjoining house and the neighbouring house. Several sheds have been damaged also. Picture: Matrix
Fire and Rescue personal prepare to use a hose in an effort to extinguish a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Picture: David Gray/Getty Images
11/31Fire and Rescue personal prepare to use a hose in an effort to extinguish a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Picture: David Gray/Getty Images
Fire blazes on Bells line of Road in Bilpin as emergence level fires are issued on 19th of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
12/31Fire blazes on Bells line of Road in Bilpin as emergence level fires are issued on 19th of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a property at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
13/31NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a property at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
14/31NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
Pictured are RFS fire crews working to save properties on Ivatt st in Cobar Park near Lithgow today as the Bushfires continue to burn near the Blue Mountains. Picture: Tim Hunter.
15/31Pictured are RFS fire crews working to save properties on Ivatt st in Cobar Park near Lithgow today as the Bushfires continue to burn near the Blue Mountains. Picture: Tim Hunter.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
16/31NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
A firefighter battles a blaze as it approaches Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
17/31A firefighter battles a blaze as it approaches Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Fire threatens homes along Bells Line of Road in Bilpin as the continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
18/31Fire threatens homes along Bells Line of Road in Bilpin as the continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Property protection in Bilpin continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
19/31Property protection in Bilpin continues through the Blue Mountains. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Bush fire burns along Fire Rd in Yanderra on 21st of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
20/31Bush fire burns along Fire Rd in Yanderra on 21st of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
Fire fighters battle blazes on Mount Tootie Rd in Bilpin as emergence level fires are issued on 19th of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
21/31Fire fighters battle blazes on Mount Tootie Rd in Bilpin as emergence level fires are issued on 19th of December 2019. Picture: Adam Yip
House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
22/31House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
House is protected at Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
23/31House is protected at Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
24/31House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
25/31House is lost to the fire on Hassall rd, Bruxton. Bushfire surrounds the town of Buxton in the Southern Highlands as Rural Fire Service work to protect as many homes as they can. Picture: Rohan Kelly
Scenery from the Balmoral area in greater south western Sydney which was hit hard today. RFS members Kathy and Matty Eyles pictured after Matty saved homes from burning down. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
26/31Scenery from the Balmoral area in greater south western Sydney which was hit hard today. RFS members Kathy and Matty Eyles pictured after Matty saved homes from burning down. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
27/31The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
28/31The Gospers Mountain fire continues to be listed at Emergency Warning Level. Reports of houses being destroyed are coming in. The fire is moving towards Kurrajong from Bilpin. From 1767 Bells Line of Road. The fire rapidly approached the house with a roar. Ripping up the valley the intense heat hit well before the flame. Embers were the first to arrive. The house was saved by efforts of Killara RFS and the property owner, Mark Jol. The owner and his son Andrew remained to defend the property. The house was well prepared in advance of the fire front. Picture: Matrix
Pictured is a staff member trying to do his part to save Secret Creek Animal Sanctuary in Cobar Park near Lithgow today as the Bushfires continue to burn near the Blue Mountains. Picture: Tim Hunter
29/31Pictured is a staff member trying to do his part to save Secret Creek Animal Sanctuary in Cobar Park near Lithgow today as the Bushfires continue to burn near the Blue Mountains. Picture: Tim Hunter
NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts
30/31NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight the Gospers Mountain Fire as it impacts a structure at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts
Horses are seen in a paddock as the Gospers Mountain Fire impacts a property at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts
31/31Horses are seen in a paddock as the Gospers Mountain Fire impacts a property at Bilpin, Saturday, December 21, 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen across much of NSW as temperatures tip 40C. Picture: AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts

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