More than 20 firefighters battled an out of control bushfire northwest of Sydney, as it threatend to destroy houses on a suburban street.
Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service responded to reports of an out of control blaze in bushland off Surprise Court in Bligh Park, near Windsor, at about 2.30pm on Saturday.
Crews reported large amounts of smoke and called in more fire trucks from Sydney's western suburbs to help contain the blaze and protect nearby homes.
Aerial vision showed a water-bombing helicopter fighting the blaze and fire trucks stationed outside homes
More than 20 firefighters were on scene as the fire burnt across more than three hectares.
Aerial vision showed a water-bombing helicopter fighting the blaze and fire trucks stationed outside homes.
NSW RFS said fire activity eased just before 5pm.
'4:55pm Fire activity has eased. Fire is now at Advice. Firefighters will remain on scene into this evening,' they said.
