Hot winds threaten to reignite bush fires in Australia
In Australia, hot winds and rising temperatures have once again raised the risk of fire. The temperature in the state of South Australia rose to more than 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Warning has been issued for many areas where there is a possibility of fire. Warm winds can reach Canberra and Melbourne by Friday.
Officials said the rising heat and dry winds have led to wildfires in New South Wales and Victoria as the fire is still spreading in more than 80 places. Victoria Emergency Services Commissioner Andrew Crisp has appealed to the people to make preparations in this regard.
They said, ‘If you are waiting for fire or smoke to appear on your door … it will be too late. You have to get out soon.”The wild species in Australia have been affected badly by wildfires. Ecologists at Sydney University estimate that about 48 crore animals and birds have been burned in the fire. The worst effect of the forest fire has been on the koala bear, their number has halved. Australia’s wildfires have also adversely affected the national animal kangaroo. The forests burned down in many parts resulting in fleeing of Kangaroos towards the cities for shelter.
