Australian bushfires spread as Victoria officials warn locals to take shelter
21 November 2019 - 09:42
Sydney — Firefighters battled against hundreds of bushfires across Australia’s east coast on Thursday as scores of blazes sprang up in new locations, triggering warnings that it was too late for some residents to evacuate.
In Sydney, the country’s most populous city, residents were urged to keep children indoors as thick smoke blanketed the city for the third consecutive day, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to address climate change issues...
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