Sydney Morning Herald: As the day unfolded: State of emergency declared as South Coast evacuations continue
* NSW is again in a state of emergency as it braces for a "very dangerous day" of searing temperatures and strong winds on Saturday.
* An area stretching hundreds of kilometres from Nowra to the Victorian border and west to Kosciuszko has been declared "leave zones".
* There have been eight deaths since Monday. They include: volunteer firefighter Samuel McPaul, Patrick Salway, 29, and his 63-year-old father Robert died at Cobargo.
* There is a total fireban across NSW on Friday. More than 140 fires are still burning across the state, including three at "watch and act" level. 1365 homes have been lost, while 3.6 million hectares have been burnt this fire season.
* You can call the Bushfire Information Line on 1800 679 737 for the latest on the fires and advice on protecting your property.
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