NSW bushfires continue path across state, with more homes at risk, smoke danger

Fierce bushfires continue to encroach on homes in NSW, as thick smoke blankets Sydney for the fourth day in a row.

Firefighters at work on the Currowan fire between
Batemans Bay and Ulladulla earlier this week. 

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) said there were 137 fires burning across the state as of 6:15pm.

More than 2,500 firefighters are battling the blazes ahead of worsening conditions expected on Thursday. 

There is severe fire danger predicted for seven areas of the state tomorrow: Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Monaro Alpine and Far South Coast.

Read the ABC News story Sarah Thomas - “NSW bushfires continue path across state, with more homes at risk, smoke danger.”