New South Wales had been experiencing some of the worst drought ever recorded until just recently. Add to that the hottest summer on record in 2020 and the result is a potentially catastrophic situation. Yesterday the sky turned orange in parts of New South Wales.
New South Wales
- At least 150 homes are destroyed and the figure is expected to rise.
- There are 72 fires burning across the state, with 36 not under control and 13 listed as watch and act.
Queensland
- There are 51 fires burning.
This video is petrifying to watch.