Australian fire officials have warned that the blaze, which has been dubbed locally as a “mega-blaze”, cannot currently be put out and the goal now is to contain the flames. The shocking video shows terrified firefighters as the situation becomes too chaotic to handle. The footage begins by showing a firefighter recording the blaze burning in the forest.
The situation quickly becomes chaotic as multiple trees catch alight at the same time and the blaze quickly moves towards the firefighters and their equipment.
As the situation worsens the person behind the camera begins to flee with their coworkers.
One firefighter can be seen getting in the fire truck to drive away from the flames to prevent it from becoming completely engulfed.
The severe nature of the blaze so early into the fire season has caused alarm and has reignited calls for more to be done about climate change.
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Since October, bushfires have killed six people and destroyed more than 700 homes throughout Australia.
Queensland and New South Wales have reportedly been hit the worst as officials insist those in the path of the fires leave their homes immediately.
The NSW premier Gladys Berejikilian said: “Previously the fires were pretty much confined to the northern part of New South Wales but what we have seen this week is our resources stretched across the entire coastline.
“We have also seen the fires coming in very close proximity to major population centres, whether it is on the south coast, central coast, or even greater western Sydney.
The NSW Fire Service said: “So many people have reached out to us, asking how they can lend a hand to people in bush fire affected areas, as well as our volunteers.
“There are a number of ways you can help. The best way is to donate money.
“This allows people to buy the things they need, and it supports local businesses which have also been impacted.
“We know many people want to donate physical items such as food and clothing but these take up much-needed community space.”