Total fire bans are in place for parts of NSW, WA, Victoria and South Australia after a record breaking start to October..Strong winds, combined with intense heat, are making conditions more severe.
Ahead of the NRL grand final clash, Penrith soared to 37.3 degrees, Richmond peaked at 36.7 degrees and Sydney Airport's mercury climbed to 36.9 degrees. An out-of-control fire was burning in difficult terrain north of Maffra on Sunday, with people in Briagolong, Culloden, Moornapa, Stockdale and surrounds told to evacuate.
"The fire ran back into the forest ... and that's the one we've been working hard on overnight and obviously yesterday as best we can."Authorities have issued wind warnings for Monday in South Australia, Victoria and NSW amid concerns strong winds could worsen fire conditions.
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