A wildfire has impacted a coastal area situated north of Sydney, New South Wales, resulting in the destruction or damage of at least 12 residential properties, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in the town of Koolewong.
This event takes place amid numerous wildfires currently burning across New South Wales. Elevated temperatures across the state are reported to be contributing to the intensity of these fires.
Aerial observations depicted multiple homes ablaze, with firefighting helicopters deployed to extinguish the flames.