Officials worry about smoke cloud over Sydney , lack of rain in area . A total fire ban is in place for the Greater Sydney region until further notice , officials have said , meaning no fire may be lit in the open , and all fire permits are suspended . Fourteen out of 62 bush fires in New South Wales are out of control , officials say . Score: 6 Two boys , age 11 and 15 , are arrested over two fires north of Sydney last week .
Officials worry about smoke cloud over Sydney , lack of rain in area . Fourteen out of 62 bush fires in New South Wales are out of control , officials say . Score: 6 Two boys , age 11 and 15 , are arrested over two fires north of Sydney last week .