Nocere – Earth Disasters

Few days from the last report of Australia wildfires, officials are now concerned over the rise of death toll with fire ravaging across Victoria state. Having killed 131 people, firefighters are trying whatever they could to contain the fire.

Troops and emergency have been deployed to around 25 affected areas, in which two are urban areas. Reports of entire town being destroyed and suspected arson are on the rise. Officials estimated an area of 3,000 sq km has been affected. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has since warned the public to prepare for worst scenario yet to come.

Firefighters have reported successful control of fire over certain areas, attributed to drop in temperature. However, two fires in northeastern region of Melbourne remain as major threats.

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