New Bushfire Forces Evacuations Near Australian Capital Of Canberra

A fire near Canberra airport led to road closures, but the threat was later downgraded with no injuries reported. Recent weather had provided relief from ongoing bushfires that have burned over 25 million acres, an area larger than South Korea, and caused more damage than last year's Amazon fires. The bushfires have resulted in 29 deaths, 2500 homes destroyed, and significant wildlife loss, with an estimated 1 billion animals affected. The fire season is expected to continue for at least two more months.

What was the immediate response to the fire near Canberra?

• Deployment of international firefighting teams

• Closure of roads and monitoring of smoke

• Construction of firebreaks around the city

• Evacuation of the entire city

How did recent weather conditions affect the bushfires in Australia?

• They intensified the fires significantly

• They provided a temporary relief from the fires

• They had no impact on the fires

• They caused new fires to start

How does the area affected by the Australian bushfires compare to other regions?

• It is smaller than the Sahara Desert

• It is larger than South Korea

• It is the same size as Brazil

• It is smaller than the Amazon rainforest

What has been the impact of the bushfires on human life?

• No human casualties were reported

• 29 people have lost their lives

• Only minor injuries were reported

• Thousands of people were evacuated without any casualties

What is the estimated impact of the bushfires on wildlife?

• Approximately 1 billion animals may have died

• Minimal impact with few animals affected

• Only domestic animals were affected

• Wildlife was completely unaffected