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Tathra residents bracing for the worst as they prepare to inspect fire damage

Displaced residents of Tathra are expecting the worst ahead of their first look at the bushfire-ravaged town on NSW's south coast.

Nearly 100 properties - houses, caravans and cabins - were incinerated by the blaze, powered by dry, gusty winds and high temperatures in Tathra.
Nearly 100 properties - houses, caravans and cabins - were incinerated by the blaze, powered by dry, gusty winds and high temperatures in Tathra. Source: AAP

Authorities have kept locals out since the ferocious fire tore through on Sunday, amid fears of asbestos contamination, fallen power lines, unstable structures and other hazards.

It's understood some people may be escorted around the area on Tuesday to see the damage, but won't be allowed to return to their homes due to ongoing safety concerns.

A minibus is due to take some residents around the area to look at the damage but they won't be back to their homes until at least Wednesday due to ongoing safety concerns.

Nearly 100 properties - houses, caravans and cabins - were incinerated by the blaze, powered by dry, gusty winds and high temperatures - 69 have been completely destroyed, and 39 sustained significant damage.

Locals have described Sunday's hot and windy conditions as "horrendous" when the fast-moving firestorm engulfed the town.


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Source: AAP




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