Residents’ Relief as Storm Brings Rain to Fire Grounds

‘Thunderstorms have moved across the fireground, initially causing some erratic fire behaviour and lightning strikes.’

A sign reading "We are survivors of the bushfires" is shown at Maurice Avenue round about in Mallacoota, Australia on Dec. 31, 2020. Diego Fedele/Getty Images

Thunderstorms which hit a major bushfire in northwest NSW have been a mixed blessing, bringing much needed rain but also making for erratic fire behaviour.