At least one killed in Australia bushfires; authorities warn it could take weeks to contain blaze
Bushfires raging across southeast Australia have killed at least one person and destroyed more than 300 homes and buildings. Extreme heatwave warnings are in place for various parts of the country. A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria state. More than 350,000 hectares of land have been burnt and officials warned it could take weeks to contain the blazes. Australian authorities have also announced a US$13 million support package for residents.
Bushfires raging across southeast Australia have killed at least one person and destroyed more than 300 homes and buildings. Extreme heatwave warnings are in place for various parts of the country. A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria state. More than 350,000 hectares of land have been burnt and officials warned it could take weeks to contain the blazes. Australian authorities have also announced a US$13 million support package for residents.
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