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Behind the lens: NSW bushfires
More than 1.3 million hectares have already been razed as fires continue to burn around the state. Here are the fires as covered by Herald photographers Nick Moir, Wolter Peeters and Dean Sewell.
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Burning properties in Rainbow Flat after fire from the Hillville Fire broke containment lines and crossed the Pacific Highway. Several homes and countless structures were lost in the area. Credit:Dean Sewell
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Taree South resident Carl Silver with Firefighter Adam Brown from FRNSW. Credit:Wolter Peeters
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A building burns on Greys Rd, Failford on the Mid North Coast.Credit:Nick Moir
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Homes and property destroyed in Hillville. Credit:Nick Moir
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Wollemi Fire. Fire fighters battle flare ups on Wheelbarrow Rd in Colo Heights today.Credit:Dean Sewell
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The Gospers Mountain Fire overran Colo Heights and was classified as an emergency. Photo shows scenes from Wheelbarrow Rd and Putty Road.Credit:Dean Sewell
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An out of control bushfire impacts properties along Glenthorne Rd, South Taree.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Photographs show water dumping after a flare up of the Hillville Fire near Hillville. Credit:Dean Sewell
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A wallaby stops on the road after escaping from the Liberation Trail fire outside Nana Glen impacts properties.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Burning properties in Rainbow Flat after fire from the Hillville Fire broke containment lines and crossed the Pacific Highway Several homes and countless structures were lost in the area. Credit:Dean Sewell
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Firefighter Adam Brown from FRNSW protects properties along Glenthorne Rd in South Taree from an out of control bushfire.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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Surreal images at in Failford as a small rowboat burns after a fire swept the community.Credit:Nick Moir
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Spot fires threaten to overwhelm RFS volunteer firefighters at the Hillville fire on NSW Mid north coast. Credit:Nick Moir
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Hillville fire reflects on water during NSW bushfire emergency. Credit:Dean Sewell
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The Hillville Fire continues to threaten and destroy homes whichever way the wind blows. Credit:Nick Moir
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Destruction within the Carrai East fire ground at Willawarrin. Credit:Wolter Peeters
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The Hillville fire destroying homes in Failford.Credit:Nick Moir
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An Eastern Grey kangaroo licks burnt limbs after escaping from the Liberation Trail fire (seen behind) outside Nana Glen impacts properties.Credit:Wolter Peeters
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An elderly lady using a respirator stands out on the street as RFS fire fighters protect her property in Rainbow Flat. Credit:Dean Sewell
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RFS fire fighters in property protection mode on the Kleinas property on Wheelbarrow Rd, Colo Heights today. Credit:Dean Sewell