Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast was one of the areas hardest hit by the New Year’s Eve bushfires.
Across southern NSW, at least 176 homes have been destroyed.
Seven people are confirmed dead and authorities are warning that number could rise.
Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-01/nsw-bushfires-batemans-bay-fire-like-no-other-new-years-eve/11836136
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