Southeastern Australia Forest fires intensify An emergency warning was issued November 12th 17:04
In the southeastern part of Australia where forest fires continue, fires are becoming more intense due to rising temperatures and strong winds, and local fire departments have issued emergency warnings throughout the country to call residents to evacuate.
In New South Wales, southeastern Australia, there have been many forest fires since last week, 3 people have been killed and more than 150 homes have been burned down. Declared.
Especially on the 12th, the temperature has risen and the dry and strong winds are blowing, so the fire has been intensifying, and the local fire department has temporarily issued an emergency warning in 15 areas, etc. Is calling for evacuation.
In these areas, many people evacuated early, while others may not be able to evacuate in time.
In addition, following a series of fires, more than 500 schools, including Japanese schools in the suburbs of Sydney, were closed, and the final round of the World Rally Championship that had been scheduled since the local site was canceled.
Traffic authorities are calling for an early return as the wind is expected to increase in the future around Sydney and the effects of the fire may spread further.
In Australia, several forest fires have occurred in Queensland in the northeast and Western Australia in the west, and there is increasing caution in each state.