Homes under threat as bushfire breaks out in Sydney
Mon Nov 16 15:35:33 EST 2009
Mon Nov 16 04:35:33 UTC 2009
SYDNEY, Nov 16 AAP - Homes in Sydney's southwest are under threat from a bushfire which has broken out as the city swelters in hot conditions.
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an emergency warning for residents in West Hoxton, telling them to stay at home as it is too late to flee the blaze.
About 50 homes on McIver Avenue and Bonney Street are expected to come under threat before 3pm (AEDT) on Monday, the RFS said.
Residents are being advised to prepare for impact.
"We are asking residents in that area to remain with their homes, it is too late to leave, and to take advice from emergency services crews as they arrive on the ground," an RFS spokeswoman said.
