<p>The New South Wales Rural Fire Service on April 14 said 900 of its personnel were fighting 48 bush and grass fires across the territory, with 500 assigned to a fast-moving bushfire threatening homes in southeast Sydney.</p><p>This footage shows plumes of smoke rising near homes in Holsworthy. The fire service urged residents to take shelter</a> as the fire approached, and to defend their homes from the fire if they are able. Credit: Elli Duke via Storyful</p><br />
