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Australia bushfires: New South Wales braces for 'catastrophic' day

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Update: 2019-11-12 13:36:07
Australia bushfires: New South Wales braces for 'catastrophic' day

A vast area of Australia's east coast - including the area around Sydney - is bracing itself for one of the nation's worst ever bushfire threats.

More than 50 blazes are burning across the state of New South Wales (NSW) ahead of predicted "catastrophic" conditions later on Tuesday.

Authorities warn that fires will spread quickly to endanger lives amid hot temperatures and strong winds.

About six million people live in the region.

People in vulnerable communities have been urged to stay away from bushland, and to flee their homes before the fires escalate. More than 600 schools are closed across the state.

State Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who has declared a seven-day state of emergency, said Tuesday would be "about protecting life, protecting property and ensuring everybody is safe as possible".

Source: bbc.com

BDST: 1336 HRS, NOV 12, 2019

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