Sydney swallowed by smoke and fog

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Several ferry services were suspended while motorists were warned about low visibility.

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service said that light winds had blown the smoke - from hazard reduction burns surrounding Sydney over the weekend - towards the city.

The haze began lifting by mid morning.