Hazardous Smoke engulfs Sydney as winds spark fire: Reports

Sydney was engulfed in hazardous smoke on October 31, as strong breeze sparked dozens of bushfires across Australia's east coast, prompting health warnings for the city where 5 million people reside and the state of New South Wales (NSW). The state's rural fire services said that the firefighters struggled to take control of the situation where more than 40 wildfires remained ablaze across NSW. According to the reports, 45 homes were destroyed and no injuries caused by the fires have been reported.

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Strong winds carried the dangerous smoke across the city

The strong winds have carried away the dangerous smoke across large parts of NSW. The RFS said that the smoke prevailed the city for at least 24 hours and added that hot and dry conditions are expected to continue for several more days which will increase the wildfires to some extent. The authorities are trying to examine the damage caused by the blazes which have now been extinguished. Richard Broome, director of environmental health, NSW Health, said that the dust may worsen the heart and lung conditions and cause major symptoms like cough and eye irritation. He further added that these symptoms can occur for several days after the dust is being inhaled. He warned the people with chronic conditions to take precautionary measures to get rid of it.

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Sydney records facing the biggest fires

 Sydney has faced one of the biggest fires in recent days that was recorded in Lake Cathie which is located 379 kilometres from the north of Sydney. The wildfires have devastated more than  2,000 hectares of a national park. The fires are in its full form in the area which is a breeding ground for koalas which fears the authorities that hundreds will have been killed by the fires.
President of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton said that they have estimated with a minimum of 60% mortality rate about 350 koalas will be lost. He added that its horrific and a national tragedy. Ashton said on Thursday that seven rescuers attempted to enter the worst affected areas but were suggested to leave because the strong winds have the risk of the fires spreading.

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