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An uncontrolled bushfire has wreaked havoc, damaging or destroying several homes on the NSW Central Coast, located roughly an hour’s drive north of Sydney.
Video footage captures the dramatic scene of multiple properties engulfed in flames.
The blaze is advancing southward, moving from Glenrock Parade towards Lara Street, according to the Rural Fire Service (RFS).
Residents living on Nimbin Road, Glenrock Parade, and Lara Street have been urged to evacuate towards Woy Woy if they can safely do so.
The intense fire is seen in video clips consuming at least four houses near the train tracks.
Trains cancelled by bushfire
Trains on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line have been cancelled between Gosford and the Hawkesbury River due to the fire.
Transport NSW warned trains on the line may stop at platforms or between stations for longer than normal.
Replacement buses have been ordered but are not yet on site, Transport NSW said.
Passengers are advised to allow plenty of extra travel time, listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.
Fire crews are still working to contain that fire but it is under control.
Temperatures across NSW are soaring today, with parts of Sydney nudging 40 degrees.
Sydney’s south-west recorded a top of 40.2 degrees just before 2pm, while it was 36.7 degrees at Sydney Airport.
The city is expected to reach a top of 39 degrees today.