21 Dec 2019

Australian bushfires continue to rage as death toll rises

Chief Correspondent

Australia’s bushfires are taking more lives and communities. As temperatures in western Sydney climb towards 47 celsius.

 

Out of control across several states now – Australia’s bushfires are taking more lives and communities. As temperatures in western Sydney climb towards 47 celsius – officials in New South Wales are urging people to delay any Christmas travel plans – warning strong winds could push the flames in unpredictable directions.

Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison finally returned from his controversial holiday in Hawaii – to a political firestorm over his handling of a national crisis.