je.st
news
Australia bushfires: New South Wales declares state of emergency
2013-10-20 03:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: A state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales as Australian firefighters battle bushfires that have already destroyed more than 200 homes. The announcement comes as conditions look set to deteriorate with soaring temperatures and strong winds expected to fan the flames in the coming days. The Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, has been the worst-hit region with some fires still raging out of control. State officials say they are the most dangerous conditions in 40 years. New...
Tags: state
south
australia
emergency
Category:Electronics and Electrical