Concerns arise on how Sydney's controlled burn became uncontrollable.

The recent out of control bushfire on the Northern Beaches in Sydney has raised concerns about the effectiveness of a hazard reduction burn. It quickly spread and posed a threat to properties in Beacon Hill and Cromer Heights. The fire is still raging and is expected to continue burning for several days. As the flames engulfed the bush at Oxford Falls, residents were filled with anxiety and fear.

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The fire, which started yesterday, was the result of embers from a hazard reduction burn that got out of control and spread beyond the designated area. This caught the firefighting crews off guard and residents were issued a warning to evacuate immediately. Inspector Ben Shepherd from the Rural Fire Service acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, but assured that they were prepared for such scenarios. "The crews that were here yesterday, attempting to control the burn, are extremely remorseful about the outcome," he stated.

One of the factors that made the fire so challenging to contain was the presence of coastal heat in the area. This type of fuel burns quickly and easily, making it difficult for the crews to control the fire. The initial plan was to burn 25 hectares of land, but unfortunately, the fire engulfed 140 hectares of bushland by today. Currently, the main focus is on the fire line that is moving west, inching closer to residential areas.

The solution to stopping the fire in its tracks is back burning. However, this area has not experienced a fire or reduction burn in the last 30 years, which means that there is a significant amount of vegetation that needs to be burned to protect homes. It is a challenging task, but the firefighting crews are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the residents and their properties. Let us all hope and pray that the situation is brought under control soon.

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