Laura Chung & Wolter Peeters at the Sydney Morning Herald report on the
"Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky" fire front as it slowly progress toward
the communities of Capertee and Ilford.
This fire has now been burning the last few weeks.
As at today, the Castlereagh Highway remains closed at Ilford but the
Ilford-Sofala Road has reopened.
The ASNSW site remains closed.
The fire thus far has burnt out 12,000 ha and is out of control.
Crews supported by earth-moving equipment and water-bombers have
been taking advantage of the mild conditions.
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/w...26-p53n1m.html