Australia bushfires: hundreds evacuated in worst start to season on record – video
by Maheen Sadiq from on (#4Q6T5)
More than 130 bushfires are burning across New South Wales and Queensland as firefighters battle to gain control. Buildings that have been destroyed include the heritage-listed Binna Burra Lodge, in Queensland. Acting fire commissioner, Mike Wassing, said the extraordinarily dry conditions, combined with high winds and temperatures, 'will continue for weeks and potentially months'
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