Fires Prompt New South Wales To Declare Another State Of Emergency

Australia's East Coast is facing a severe fire crisis, prompting a seven-day emergency declaration. This allows officials to close roads and evacuate residents. Firefighters are struggling with high temperatures and winds, which complicate their efforts. A fire crew narrowly escaped a bushfire, abandoning their truck as conditions worsened. The BBC reports at least 18 deaths since the fire season began in September.

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