Rescue helicopter captures stunning photos of Pacific Hwy bushfire

A rescue helicopter on the way to a medical emergency in northern New South Wales has captured stunning aerial images of the bushfires ravaging communities along the Pacific Highway.

Spectacular images of bushfire near New Italy taken from Westpac Rescue Chopper

WITH the Pacific Highway closed to traffic from Ballina to Grafton, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was the only option for a medical incident at Maclean District Hospital last night.

While the chopper was enroute, crew members snapped incredible pictures of the Myall Creek fires affecting areas such as New Italy.

New Italy fire from the air

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The chopper responded to a female who had injured herself in a serious fall.

She was given treatment at the hospital before being transported to Lismore Base Hospital.

Because of bushfires in the area the helicopter was the only option for transportation.

Originally published as Rescue helicopter captures stunning photos of Pacific Hwy bushfire