Australia's wildfire caused massive destruction, administration declared emergency
Australia's wildfire caused massive destruction, administration declared emergency
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Canberra: A fire emergency was declared in Australia's most populous state on Monday. The announcement comes after three people died and more than 150 homes were inundated by the blaze in the forests on Australia's east coast. New South Wales State Emergency Services Minister David Elliott said local residents are experiencing a situation that could turn into the worst fire ever.

The fire spread to all of Australia's most populous state of New South Wales due to strong winds. New South Wales leader Gladys Berejiklian said in Sydney, "The disastrous weather means things can change rapidly." The week-long emergency declaration allows the Rural Fire Service to do any work for any government agency The right to issue instructions to do or stop doing.

At the same time, the administration has requested the residents of precautionary areas to make preparations to evacuate the houses. The fire has destroyed 150 houses and injured at least 30 people. Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited an evacuation center on Sunday and praised the patience of the affected people and the efforts of firefighters and financial aid has been announced for those who have suffered damage due to the fire.

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