This is occurring now, about 10km from where I live:
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/02/17/14/04/too-late-to-leave-queanbeyan-bushfire
"Several properties have been destroyed as a fast-moving grassfire burns at Carwoola near Queanbeyan.
An emergency warning was issued just after 1.30pm on Friday as hot and windy conditions fuelled the blaze, with residents in some areas told it is too late to leave their properties.
NSW RFS spokesman Darren Mark told ABC News "we believe at least six houses have been lost"."
Getting a bit close for comfort. Temperatures here have been in the mid 30c's for most of the day and there is a gusty wind blowing, fortunately for us its blowing away from us. Lots of smoke visible from here.
A couple of the Firies have been injured fighting this one.
There have been helicopters going back and forth for most of the day.
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/02/17/14/04/too-late-to-leave-queanbeyan-bushfire
"Several properties have been destroyed as a fast-moving grassfire burns at Carwoola near Queanbeyan.
An emergency warning was issued just after 1.30pm on Friday as hot and windy conditions fuelled the blaze, with residents in some areas told it is too late to leave their properties.
NSW RFS spokesman Darren Mark told ABC News "we believe at least six houses have been lost"."
Getting a bit close for comfort. Temperatures here have been in the mid 30c's for most of the day and there is a gusty wind blowing, fortunately for us its blowing away from us. Lots of smoke visible from here.
A couple of the Firies have been injured fighting this one.
There have been helicopters going back and forth for most of the day.