(ROUGH CUT ONLY - NO REPORTER NARRATION)<br/> <br />Bushfires continued to pose a threat in the northern and western parts of New South Wales, Australia on Sunday (January 13), while cooler temperatures reduced the risk in southern areas of the state.<br/> <br />Local media said that lightning ignited more than 100 new fires across the state.<br/> <br />Helicopters were brought in to fight a fire near the town of Tamworth, while rapid response teams were on hand to evacuate people if necessary.<br/> <br />A large blaze in the Warrumbungle National Park near the town of Coonabarabran destroyed at least two homes, according to local media.<br/> <br />In central Australia, fires were easing in the region around the outback town of Alice Springs. Fire crews were conducting a back burn operation, with the fires not posing an immediate threat to property or livestock, local media reported.
