Published 12:27 IST, February 1st 2020

Dramatic video shows Australian bushfire changing direction and intensity in minutes

A dramatic video has recently been uploaded on Facebook that shows how quickly the deadly Australian bushfire can change day into night in mere minutes

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A video has recently been uploed on Facebook that shows how quickly dely Australian bushfire can change direction, and increase in intensity in a span of a few minutes. video was uploed by Dunmore Rural Fire Brige who captured video of Currowan Fire through dashboard camera of a fire truck.

Bushfires unpredictable

According to caption that accompanied video,  Dunmore Rural Fire Brige states that this video should be a timely reminder for people how unpredictable bushfires can be. According to post, fire was fanned by a sourly wind that hit fire 10 minutes before expected.

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In video, firefighters can be seen preparing to defend area from oncoming fire and n winds hit fires propelling bushfire at unexpected speeds. firefighters quickly lo up into fire truck in preparation of departure before fire reaches ro.


Moments after firefighters leave, embers from bushfire can be seen and sky becomes choked with black smoke. video was captured by a fire truck that was left behind by crew. camera was able to record through fire because cab sprays were enabled to fight fire around truck.

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Bushfire approaching Australia's capital

Recently a state of emergency was declared in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). emergency was anunced after a large fire in south side of cit breached containment lines.

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Authorities say Orroral Valley fire has w crossed Boboyan Ro, at Glendale depot and moved into next range. fire is creating its own wear system and spotting well ahe of main front, spreing to east and rth.

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12:27 IST, February 1st 2020