Arriving for changeover of crews. The fire burning in a Westerly direction above a number of buildings at the Northern end of the beach.
This possum raided our work area on the headland for a midnight snack!
Observing the fire from Barrenjoey lighthouse. The lighthouse allowed firefighters staged there to observe the fire burning in the distance and the embers in the air.
Dawn breaks
Dawn from Barrenjoey lighthouse
Dawn from Barrenjoey lighthouse overlooking Palm Beach
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Dawn from Barrenjoey lighthouse shows the fire still burning on the western side of the headland
Dawn from Barrenjoey lighthouse observed by firefighters
Dawn from Barrenjoey lighthouse shows the fire still burning on the western side of the headland. Foregound shows some of the equipment used to protect the buildings
Dawn turns to Sunrise
Dawn turns to Sunrise overlooking Palm Beach
Barrenjoey Sunrise
Sunrise allows us to see the area of roofing damaged by fire. Embers penetrated the very small gaps between the flashing and roof, then setting roof beams alight. Firefighters broke through the ceiling wearing breathing apparatus to reach the fire and prevent further damage, saving the historical buildings.
Palm Beach looking stunning in the early light
Site of the original navigation markers
Trig marker to the west of the lighthouse, damaged by fire.
Some of the historical equipment in the lighthouse which was spared from the fire
