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Two missing after house fire near Blue Mountains

Two people are unaccounted for after a fire at a home in Bowen Mountain, at the foot of the Blue Mountains in NSW.

NSW police said emergency services were called just after 2am to reports of a blaze. On arrival, firefighters extinguished the flames, which caused extensive damage.

Five people escaped the fire, but two more are unaccounted for.

An investigation is under way.

Red and yellow flags at many NSW beaches set to come down as ‘traumatic’ summer season ends

It’s the last day of the patrol season for Surf Life Saving NSW , with the red and yellow flags set to come down at many of the state’s beaches at the end of the day.

Steven Pearce , the CEO of…