Fires in New South Wales, Australia

Fires burning in New South Wales Australia during the 2013-2014 fire season.
Burn Scar near Sydney
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Burn Scar near Sydney

One of the many fires that raged in New South Wales in October 2013 charred forests near the communities of Balmoral, Yanderra, Wilton, and Yerrinbool.

Published Nov 10, 2013

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Howes Swamp Fire, New South Wales
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Howes Swamp Fire, New South Wales

While the bushfire crisis that gripped New South Wales in mid-October 2013 has eased, some fires continue to burn in the Blue Mountains.

Published Nov 7, 2013

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Bushfires in the Blue Mountains
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Bushfires in the Blue Mountains

A rash of fires raged through Australia’s Blue Mountains in October 2013. The EO-1 satellite captured this view of a portion of the burn scar left by the State Mine fire.

Published Oct 29, 2013

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Fires in New South Wales, Australia
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Fires in New South Wales, Australia

Cooler weather helped firefighters control bushfires in New South Wales, but dozens of blazes were still active on October 24, 2013.

Published Oct 25, 2013

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Fires in New South Wales, Australia
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Fires in New South Wales, Australia

On October 21, 2013, destructive wildfires burning in New South Wales were poised to worsen.

Published Oct 21, 2013

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Fires Around Sydney, Australia
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Fires Around Sydney, Australia

Dry conditions, heat, and gusty winds combined to make October 17 a very dangerous fire day in New South Wales, Australia.

Published Oct 18, 2013

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