Australia bushfires: Smoke seen in New Zealand as Sydney region faces ‘catastrophic’ threat
(CNN)Thousands of people are in the path of deadly Australian bushfires that have produced clouds of smoke seen as far away as New Zealand. A “catastrophic” threat calls on people to evacuate ahead of time: “For your survival, leaving early is the only option,” the warning states. Fitzsimmons said the fires have gotten so bad that authorities need to prioritize saving lives, not protecting homes and property. “Suppression is futile. The focus is on life safety and life protection. We will not guarantee and cannot guarantee a fire truck at…
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