In Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, out-of-control wildfires are forcing thousands of residents and holidaymakers to evacuate. Wildfires have killed 10 people and razed more than 1,000 homes across the country in the past few months.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.PERTH, Australia -- Sydney will set off its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks after being granted an exemption to a total fire ban Monday, with other Australian cities canceling their celebrations due to a worsening wildfire risk.
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service said Monday that the latest fatality is a volunteer firefighter who died near Jingellic. Two other firefighters suffered burns. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday that the fireworks should go ahead to show the world Australia’s resiliency. In Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, out-of-control wildfires were forcing thousands of residents and holidaymakers to evacuate. Melbourne, Victoria’s capital, peaked at 41 C on Monday, with areas southwest of the city reaching 44 C .
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