“It’s going to be a long and difficult day for everybody,” NSW Rural Fire Services Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons told reporters. “Fire weather on Saturday is predicted to be extreme creating fire storm conditions which may not be survivable,” the CFA warned. “Today is all about saving lives,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said, who has declared a week-long state of emergency. “All of the major road networks in NSW are still open, but we can’t guarantee that beyond the next few hours. So, there are still windows for people it get out if they wish to do so.”Reporting by John Mair.

Source: Huffington Post January 03, 2020 22:52 UTC