Around 200 wildfires were burning in four states, with New South Wales accounting for more than half of them, including 60 fires not contained. ADVERTISEMENTThe disaster has led to renewed criticism that Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative government has not taken enough action on climate change. Almost 800 homes have burned in New South Wales, which last week was paralyzed by a seven-day state of emergency amid catastrophic conditions. There will be desperately needed relief this week for New South Wales, with cooler conditions forecast. New South Wales Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, however, painted a bleak long-term picture.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 23, 2019 03:22 UTC