Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast – BBC News, Bbc.com
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In Victoria, there were bushfire warningswith one emergency- later downgraded to a “watch and act” warning.
Earlier on Wednesday, New South Wales Rural Fire Service said******************************** homes had been destroyed this fire season, with another 720 damaged, and 8, 405 saved.
, while another two deaths were announced in a news conference on Wednesday.
The deaths brings the total of fire-related fatalities across Australia this season to 34.
The fire service warned they had been unable to reach some people in remote areas.
“We’ve got reports of injuries and burn injuries to members of the public,” said New South Wales rural fire commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.
“We’ve been able to get access via roads or via aircraft – it’s been socked in [runways have been closed] or too dangerous.”
of New South Wales and Victoria by Friday.
Image copyright ABC NEWSImage caption Allison Marion’s son Finn on Tuesday
Meanwhile, a woman from Mallacoota who took a photo that went viral has spoken about the image.
Allison Marion took the picture of her 11 – year-old son, Finn, driving their family to safety in a powerboat.
“Finn drove the boat and my other son looked after the dog in the boat and [I am] very proud of both of them, “she told ABC News.
When the family returned to land, as conditions eased, they went to check on their home.
“Our street somehow escaped the fire somehow,” she said. “However, I feel for many people in our community who have lost their homes. It’s just truly saddening.”
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