In one of the largest evacuations in Australian history, tens of thousands were urged to flee as warnings of hot weather and strong winds are forecast to worsen already-devastating wildfires.
In this photo released by the Australian Department of Defense, evacuees board landing craft to be ferried out to the navy's HMAS Choules, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Mallacoota, Victoria, Australia. Navy ships plucked hundreds of people from beaches and tens of thousands were urged to flee before hot weather and strong winds in the forecast worsen Australia's already-devastating wildfires.
“The ignition sources are already there,” Country Fire Service chief officer Mark Jones said. “There are millions of sparks out there ready to go if they break containment lines.” Evacuees waiting to board the ship described smoke and embers flying everywhere when the fires were at their worst. “We know people have got a little bit of fire fatigue. They’ve been dealing with this now for months,” Rogers said. “But we need people to stay focused. Tomorrow is not the day to drop your guard. Take it seriously. If you’re in those areas where we put those maps out, do not be there.”
He is due to visit India on Jan. 13-16 and previously had said recent deadly riots over India’s new citizenship trips laws would not cause him to cancel.
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