ADVERTISEMENTOptimism was further boosted on Tuesday with heavy rain forecast for some of the hotspots in the most populated eastern states of New South Wales and Victoria. “It’s some pretty good news,” New South Wales Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said. Toxic smoke from the blazes also blew overnight into the Victorian capital of Melbourne, which is due to stage the Australian Open tennis tournament next week. Shock, confusionQualifying rounds for the Australian Open were also delayed for a couple of hours, and the organisers’ decision to resume play late on Tuesday morning caused confusion and concern for some players. ADVERTISEMENT“Shocked to see that qualifying matches have started @Australian Open, What about the health of all the people that have to work out there, especially the ballkids?” she tweeted.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 14, 2020 03:56 UTC