A risk of lightning continues following 600 lightning strikes in the last 72 in the Coastal Fire Centre.
A much-welcomed break in the weather is on its way over wildfires burning near Pemberton but time will tell if the rain can aid in the firefight.
Meanwhile, three helicopters are working on the south flank, where there's steep and rocky terrain that's not suitable for heavy equipment or crews. "We are looking to get a track on it, to get an updated size, but at this point, we're just waiting for enough visibility to really be able to see it,” says Kelly.
“We've seen about just over 600 lightning strikes in the last 72 hours in the Coastal Fire Centre,” says Kelly.
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