Fires Take Hundreds of Lives in Australia
Fires in Australia have erased entire towns. Stories of families being swallowed by the flames as they drove away have grabbed the attention of the world.
As fires smoldered and sometimes raged across sections of the scarred landscape Tuesday, rescue officials in Victoria attempted to offer solace to hundreds burned out of their homes and frustrated at being unable to return…
… Weekend bushfires “completely wiped out” the towns of Marysville and Kinglake, officials said. More than 20 fires were burning Tuesday, according to the Country Fire Authority.
Frustration also brewed as residents desperately wanted to return to their homes, or what was left of them, but were prevented by authorities because of safety concerns. (CNN.com)
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