Early bushfire outbreak catches many in Australia by surprise
Government declares state of emergency warning of potential catastrophe
11 November 2019 - 19:13
Sydney — Authorities declared a state of emergency across a broad swath of Australia’s east coast on Monday, urging residents in high-risk areas to evacuate ahead of looming “catastrophic” fire conditions.
Bushfires burning across New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland states have already killed three people and destroyed more than 150 homes. Officials expect adverse heat and wind conditions to peak at unprecedented levels on Tuesday...
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