NSW bracing for "catastrophic" risk of bushfires

A fire danger rating sign set to catastrophic on the outskirts of Wandandian south of Nowra, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.

A fire danger rating sign set to catastrophic on the outskirts of Wandandian south of Nowra, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Source: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

As a state of emergency is in place for New South Wales, we talk to a scientist and an affected resident.


In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)

Knowing how to call Triple Zero (000) for a fire emergency can be the difference between life and death, or a building or other property being saved or destroyed. The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you and should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life threatening or time critical situations.


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