Fireplace and Rescue NSW has issued two emergency bushfire warnings this afternoon on what has been a blisteringly sizzling day within the state.
An emergency warning was issued for the Alpha Highway Fireplace at Tambaroora, about 270km north-west of Sydney, simply earlier than 6pm.
"Fireplace has crossed Hill Finish Rd. If you're within the space of Alpha Rd, Hill Finish Rd, Ullamulla Rd & Tambaroora, search shelter," NSW RFS stated on Twitter.
"If you're in Sallys Flat depart now in direction of Bathurst. If you're N of Doughertys Junction, depart now in direction of Mudgee."
Earlier, an emergency warning was issued for the Cranbrook Fireplace at Dubbo, about 400km north-west of Sydney, and a "shelter now" warning at close by Toongi.
"There's a bush fireplace within the Cranbrook space burning in direction of Obley Rd and Toongi. If you're within the space of Toongi, you're in peril. Search shelter as the hearth approaches. It's too late to go away," NSW RFS stated.
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