NSW bushfires: More than 720 homes lost this season as fire danger remains high

More than 720 homes have been lost in NSW this fire season as the fire danger remains high across the state with almost 90 fires despite cooler conditions.

NSW Fire and Rescue officers battle a bushfire near Termeil on the Princes Highway between Batemans Bay and Ulladulla. Source: AAP

The fire danger remains elevated across large chunks of NSW despite a southerly wind change that brought temperatures down as it swept up the coast.

The Rural Fire Service, meanwhile, has confirmed more than 720 homes have been destroyed over the fire season.

"Unfortunately the number of homes destroyed in this fire season continues to rise - now 724 homes confirmed lost. 2.7 million hectares burnt," RFS deputy commissioner Rob Rogers said on Twitter on Wednesday.

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