Australia Facing Dangerous Bushfire Week

Two Australian states, NSW & Queensland, have declared a state of emergency as bushfires raged across a vast area of the country’s east coast.
More than 71 blazes are burning across the state, among them 40 fires are running out of control which caused high temperatures and strong winds in New South Wales.
Authorities warn that fires will spread quickly to endanger lives amid hot temperatures and strong winds. On Tuesday morning, state specialists cautioned that in spite of the fact that the circumstance was “quiet” right now, eastern Australia was still facing a “very long and very dangerous day ahead.”

Sydney is set to top out at 37C today, as is Newcastle. Western Sydney could reach 38C while Wollongong will hit 36C. Taree is also looking at 37C high.
But the most worrying part of the bushfire mix may not happen in Sydney until this evening when temperatures are far cooler.
The fire has destroyed around 1 million hectares of land and 150 houses. Nine homes have been razed in Queensland. Including 20 firefighters more than 100 people have injured who are being treated in hospital.

“Residents were facing what “could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen,” said David Elliott, New South Wales state emergency services minister.
The NSW government has announced a state of emergency for seven days and the education department decided to close more than 575 schools and TAFE campuses following the incident.
Fire specialists have exhorted individuals to keep away from bushland zones which for some, implies leaving homes for seaside or bigger towns and urban areas.
The fires can be linked to climate change. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, a vocal supporter of Australia’s coal industry, has declined to answer questions about whether the current fires were a result of climate change.
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