Strong winds and high temperatures forecast to bring flames to populated areas in Australia as two more people die in a blaze on Kangaroo Island
Firefighters drag their water hose after putting out a spot fire near Moruya, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
“Just around half an hour ago the governor general signed off on the call-out of the Australian Defence Force Reserve to search and bring every possible capability to bear by deploying army brigades to fire-affected communities,” he said. The fire danger increased as temperatures rose to record levels across Australia, surpassing 43 degrees Celsius in the capital Canberra and 48 C in Penrith, in Sydney's western suburbs.
The deadly fire on Kangaroo Island broke containment lines Friday and was described as “virtually unstoppable” as it destroyed buildings and burned through more than 14,000 hectares of Flinders Chase National Park. While the warning level for the fire was reduced Saturday, the Country Fire Service said it was still a risk to lives and property.
He said crews have been doing “extraordinary work” by setting controlled fires and using aircraft and machinery to try to keep the flames away. More than 130 fires were burning in New South Wales and at least half of those were out of control. Temperatures in parts of the state are expected to soar in the mid 40s C amid strong winds and low humidity.
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