PERTH, Australia — About 500 firefighters were battling out-of-control wildfires in eastern Australia that have destroyed up to 30 homes. More than 40 bushfires were burning across New South Wales (NSW) state. ADVERTISEMENTMore than 100,000 hectares (380 square miles) have burned with the small village of Rappville, population 250, among the worst affected. “There’re power lines still down, there’s a lot of trees falling down, so there’s a lot of work to do,” he added. Rain is expected across northern New South Wales on Friday.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 09, 2019 06:33 UTC