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Bushfires burn out of control

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Images of the fires burning across NSW and the smoke haze over Sydney.

NSW RFS Crews struggle to save a home near Dargan on the Bells Line of Road.

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NSW RFS Crews struggle to save a home near Dargan on the Bells Line of Road.Credit:Wolter Peeters

A resident protects his property as an out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station.

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A resident protects his property as an out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station.Credit:Wolter Peeters

NSW RFS Crews struggle to save a home near Dargan on the Bells Line of Road.

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NSW RFS Crews struggle to save a home near Dargan on the Bells Line of Road.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Fire crews on the ground battling several blazes at Yellow Rock near Springwood in the Blue Mountains.

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Fire crews on the ground battling several blazes at Yellow Rock near Springwood in the Blue Mountains.Credit:Dallas Kilponen

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RFS firefighters protect properties near Lithgow. das131017.001.008.jpg

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RFS firefighters protect properties near Lithgow. das131017.001.008.jpgCredit:Dean Sewell

An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.

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An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.Credit:Wolter Peeters

An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.

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An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.Credit:Wolter Peeters

RFS firefighters protect properties at Lithgow Fire.

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RFS firefighters protect properties at Lithgow Fire.Credit:Dean Sewell

An out of control bushfire burnt cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road. These three locals, (l-r) Sean Butler, Jade butler and Andy Wilson stayed to save their homes successfully.

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An out of control bushfire burnt cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road. These three locals, (l-r) Sean Butler, Jade butler and Andy Wilson stayed to save their homes successfully.Credit:Wolter Peeters

RFS firefighters protect properties at Lithgow Fire.

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RFS firefighters protect properties at Lithgow Fire.Credit:Dean Sewell

An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.

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An out of control bushfire burns cars and two homes near Newnes Junction on the Bells Line of Road.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Fire seen from Yanderra.

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Fire seen from Yanderra.Credit:Sylvia Liber

A lost dog runs from an out of control bushfire which is threatening four homes near Newnes train station.

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A lost dog runs from an out of control bushfire which is threatening four homes near Newnes train station.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Residents protect their property as an out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station.

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Residents protect their property as an out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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An out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station, near Lithgow

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An out of control bushfire threatens four homes near Newnes train station, near LithgowCredit:Wolter Peeters

Smoke haze across Darling Harbour.

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Smoke haze across Darling Harbour.Credit:Kim Arlington

Bushfire smoke can be seen over the top of Wollongong City from Level 10 at the Wollongong City Council building.

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Bushfire smoke can be seen over the top of Wollongong City from Level 10 at the Wollongong City Council building.Credit:Kirk Gilmour

People watch from Tamarama as a wave of smoke haze smothers the Eastern suburbs of Sydney, caused by bush fires across Sydney and NSW.

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People watch from Tamarama as a wave of smoke haze smothers the Eastern suburbs of Sydney, caused by bush fires across Sydney and NSW.Credit:Brianne Makin

Blood red sky over Tom Uglys bridge in South Sydney. Photo by Chris Lane

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Blood red sky over Tom Uglys bridge in South Sydney. Photo by Chris LaneCredit:Chris Lane

Smoke blows over Sydney, viewed from Darling Island Rd, Pyrmont.

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Smoke blows over Sydney, viewed from Darling Island Rd, Pyrmont.Credit:Anna Kucera