Nearly 100 fires rage in New South Wales as Australia battles bush fires Lower temperatures have helped in the battle against Australia's wildfires, but in the danger zones Down Under the nightmare is far from over. Nearly 100 fires were raging in New South Wales on Sunday and flames continued to ravage large swathes of South Australia and Victoria. Fire crews are doing what they can to get the upper hand on the ground and in the air A heatwave has gripped the south and southeast for days and experts say climate change means longer, hotter spells lie ahead.