One of the largest evacuations in Australia’s history was underway Friday ahead of hot weather and strong winds that are forecast to worsen devastating wildfires raging across the country. AdvertisementIn South Australia state, fire officials said the weather conditions were cause for concern because fires were still burning or smoldering. AdvertisementThis week, at least 448 homes have been destroyed on the New South Wales southern coast and dozens were burned in Victoria. Fires are also burning in Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. In New South Wales, a state of emergency and a total fire ban were in place.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 03, 2020 16:07 UTC