Australia bushfire: Dozens of buildings feared lost in TathraMore than 70 homes and buildings are feared to have been destroyed in a bushfire in Australia, authorities say. The bushfire in Tathra, New South Wales, following hot and windy conditions -- Photo: SIMONE WARDThe fast-moving fire engulfed the New South Wales (NSW) coastal town of Tathra late on Sunday local time. Authorities said locals were evacuated to a nearby town and there were no reports of anyone missing. In Tathra, about 450km (280 miles) south of Sydney, four people were treated for smoke inhalation and one firefighter was injured, authorities said. In September, Australians were warned to prepare for a dangerous bushfire season after one of the driest winters on record.


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March 19, 2018 07:41 UTC