Married At First Sight Australia’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have shared updates on the Northern Beaches bushfire that is now approaching their home.
Residents in the region north of Sydney have been warned to take precautions after a fire breached containment lines over the weekend.
Due to stormy weather conditions, the fire was already out of control on Saturday. However, the local fire brigade and fire-fighting aircraft managed to slow the spread of the fire when the wind and temperature started to drop.
Both Jules, 42, and Cam, 40, took to their Instagram accounts on Saturday to share their reactions as the fires drew closer to the upmarket Sydney neighbourhood.
Cam shared a photo of the smoke in the sky blocking out the sun, saying this is “never a good sign.”
Both parents shared photos of their eldest son Oliver, three, helping them prepare for the worst.
In an Instagram Story by Jules, their son can be seen hosing down the front of their Cromer home with a garden hose.
“We are on high alert in the area. Ollie is a little hero and is helping daddy. I hope everyone is ok,” she wrote above the image.
MAFS couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have shared updates on the Northern Beaches bushfire approaching their home, both pictured with sons Oliver, three, and Carter
Cam shared a photo of the smoke in the sky blocking out the sun, saying it was ‘not a good sign’
“Fire above Oxford Falls Way. Praying it is under control and everyone is safe,” he added.
Later in the day, Cam shared another photo of fires raging in the distance at night.
“It’s been a bit of a turbulent day. Thank you to those who have reached out. All is well at the moment, hopefully under control through the night, and thoughts to those even closer,” he wrote of the ominous image.
In an Instagram Story, Jules showed her son hosing down the front of their Cromer home with a hose. ‘We are on high alert for sparks in the area. Ollie is being a little hero and helping daddy. Hope everyone is ok,’ she captioned the image.
Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish fires at homes on Sydney’s coastal region after residents were forced to evacuate their homes.
More than 280 firefighters and two firefighting aircraft were deployed to extinguish the fire. Residents were told to leave the area after the RFS issued a fire warning for 100 Meatworks Avenue in Oxford Falls at 2.39pm on Saturday afternoon.
The fire was classified as ‘out of control’ by the service and was raging east towards Cromer Heights.
Later in the day, Cam shared another photo of fires raging in the distance at night. “It’s been a bit of a turbulent day,” he wrote alongside the image
Residents of Pinduro Place, Jersey Place, Maybrook Avenue and Kirrang Street were told it was ‘too late to leave’ and should seek shelter instead.
According to the RFS, the fire finally began to extinguish about two hours later and the alert was lowered to ‘be vigilant and act’ at 4.43pm.
Residents are warned of spark attacks, as fire debris could spread through the air and cause fires to develop in the area.
The fire has now been downgraded to ‘Advisory’ level after the fire got out of control following a routine, controlled burn.
The RFS said firefighters would be carrying out firefighting work overnight behind properties in the area of Oxford Falls Rd, Lady Penrhyn Dr, Willandra Drive, Maybrook Ave and Pinduro Place.
There have been no reports of property loss or damage so far, but the RFS have indicated that they will be busy fighting the fire for the next few hours.