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World, Oceania, 31 Dec 2019

With the coastal town of Mallacoota ringed by wildfires and the main road in and out of town cut off, residents and holidaymakers were forced to head to the local gymnasium or waterfront as embers swept through the town. (Photo: Social Media)

‘Blood-red sky, choking dust’: Thousands trapped on Australia beaches by wildfires

Australia has been battling huge bushfires, mostly across its east coast, for several weeks.

31 Dec 2019 10:19 AM


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