Warning as winter fires burn across the Illawarra

Andrew Pearson
Updated July 23 2018 - 4:43pm, first published 4:30pm
Firefighters extinguish an escaped burn at Otford on Monday. Gusty winds and the lengthy dry spell combine for potentially dangerous fire conditions, even during the middle of winter, according to the Rural Fire Service (RFS). Picture: NSW RFS Illawarra District
Firefighters extinguish an escaped burn at Otford on Monday. Gusty winds and the lengthy dry spell combine for potentially dangerous fire conditions, even during the middle of winter, according to the Rural Fire Service (RFS). Picture: NSW RFS Illawarra District

Persistent gusty winds and a lengthy dry spell have heightened the risk of fast-moving winter grass fires, the Illawarra’s rural firefighting authority has warned.

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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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