[IN FULL] Koolewong Fire - 6 December 2025

Описание: This video was recorded during the Koolewong bushfire on the NSW Central Coast on 6 December 2025, showing conditions as the blaze moved through the area. Strong winds and extreme temperatures contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which sparked from a spot fire in nearby vegetation before escalating through the suburb.

The fire destroyed at least 16 homes, leaving many residents in shock as they later returned to inspect the damage. Local emergency services worked throughout the afternoon to contain the blaze and protect lives and property.

This footage is raw and contains scenes that may be graphic to some viewers. Only select portions of this video have been cut out for time.

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Timestamps:

00:30 - HeliTak 215 (HT215)
00:55 - NSW RFS Group Officer responding
01:13 - NSW RFS Hornsby 1 responding
01:27 - NSW RFS Westleigh 1B responding
02:00 - Bell 212 (VH-JJY)
02:40 - HeliTak 215 (HT215)
04:22 - NSW RFS Chinook (HT211)
09:42 - NSW RFS Chinook (HT211) releases fire retardant
10:45 - Bell 212 (VH-JJY) releases fire retardant
12:50 - NSW RFS Chinook (HT211) releases fire retardant (again)
12:50 - NSW RFS Chinook (HT211) releases fire retardant (annnd again)
16:59 - VH-SUH 417 releasing even more fire retardant
19:36 - NSW RFS Avoca Beach 1 responding to Woy Woy Bay (fire has crossed the water at this stage)
21:02 - One final dump from VH-SUH 417