Из-за сильной жары и засухи ухудшилась пожароопасная ситуация в 4 австралийских штатах — Южной Австралии, Виктории, Новом Южном Уэльсе и Тасмании. Огонь подбирался к нескольким населенным пунктам. Эвакуированы несколько тысяч жителей. Сгорело несколько домов под Мельбурном. В Новом Южном Уэльсе перевернулась пожарная машина. Погиб один человек, двое получили ранения, сообщает австралийская вещательная корпорация ABC.
Under the Volacano; Bruthen looking east toward Clifton Creek.
Fire proceeding south toward Nicholson, Gippsland Lakes.https://t.co/4sBRQhZsu2 pic.twitter.com/fzaedu2ICU— 🌞Phillip Somerville (@unitambo) December 30, 2019
EMERGENCY WARNING — Dunns Road (Snowy Valleys LGA)
Fire is burning south of Snowy Mountains H'way in the Ellerslie Range west of Ellerslie and Yaven Creek Rds. Fire activity is increasing on eastern side. Fire is spotting in the Yaven Creek Road area.#nswrfs #nswfires pic.twitter.com/FKk7t7Z90s— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) December 30, 2019
Advice — Werri Berri (Bega Valley LGA)
There is a fast moving bush fire N of Bemboka. Embers are starting spot fires. If you are in the area of Bemboka & Numbugga, monitor changing conditions. Know what to do if fire threatens.#nswrfs #NSWFires pic.twitter.com/o9Zj48pDUY— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) December 30, 2019
At 12pm, 97 fires are burning across NSW with 43 yet to be contained. With high temperatures and strong winds forecast for today and tomorrow, visibility is yet again low across some firegrounds. Talk to your family and friends about what your plan will be if threatened by fire. pic.twitter.com/dpmAESdWwd
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) December 30, 2019
A fire-generated thunderstorm has formed over the Badja Forest Road and Tuross Falls Road fires, north-west of Cobargo. This is a very dangerous situation. Monitor the conditions around you and take appropriate action. #nswfires #nswrfs pic.twitter.com/bJAGGP1LMg
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) December 30, 2019