‘Too late to leave’: a warning to be prepared as fires threaten South Coast homes

Andrew Pearson
Updated March 18 2018 - 6:07pm, first published 4:19pm
Bushfire smoke seen from Tathra on the Far South Coast. Photo: Melissa Pouliot
Bushfire smoke seen from Tathra on the Far South Coast. Photo: Melissa Pouliot

The ingredients were all there – high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. As a result, fire dangers soared to extreme levels across the Illawarra on Sunday. At the time of writing late in the day, our region had been spared any major fire incidents.

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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