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First catastrophic fire warning in two years triggers NSW school closures

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-26/nsw-schools-close-amid-catastrophic-fire-danger/106053408

In short:

The NSW Department of Education is closing 25 schools across the state ahead of dangerous fire conditions forecast for Wednesday.

A total fire ban is in place across the 11 districts where an extreme or catastrophic fire danger rating has been issued.

What's next?

The RFS is asking people in affected areas to remain vigilant and report fires immediately.