Fire in Sydney’s west raged dangerously close to homes

Video taken in Seven Hills shows how dangerously close a large bushfire came to destroying homes.

At least one home was completely incinerated by the blaze which started about 1.55pm in Cranebrook.

Mark Reynolds posted a video of the roaring flames to his Facebook page, which has since been viewed more than 260,000 times.

Plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky as the fire burns out of control.

Mr Reynolds has been contacted for comment.

Two people have since been arrested over the fire, and both remain in police custody.

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