Australia's NSW south coast has had its fire danger warning upgraded to 'catastrophic', following high winds and soaring temperatures.

The upgraded warning came as Sydney airport recorded its highest temperature since 2000 and several schools in the area were forced to close.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this warning comes 4 years after the infamous fire storms wreaked havoc across the region.

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Australia's NSW south coast has had its fire danger warning upgraded to 'catastrophic', following high winds and soaring temperatures.
The upgraded warning came as Sydney airport recorded its highest temperature since 2000 and several schools in the area were forced to close.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this warning comes 4 years after the infamous fire storms wreaked havoc across the region.
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