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Bush fires continue to burn across New South Wales as emergency warnings are issued for parts of the state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
UGC images of firefighting planes Canadair and Dash flying over a thick plume of smoke as fire rages in the Pyrénées Orientales region, in the commune of Saint-André, France. IMAGES UGC
Australia urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes. Authorities said it could get “very, very challenging” and prepared military backup. According to Reuters, soaring temperatures and erratic winds create dangerous conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said defense personnel would stood ready to move to bushfire grounds. Authorities already sent emergency texts to 240,000 people in Victoria and told them to leave.
Kylie Jenner has donated some money to Australia after she was accused of being a hypocrite earlier this week.
Sir Elton John has donated $1 million to support the fight against the Australian bushfires, which continue to cause devastation across the country.
Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton have sold their Australian holiday home, just three weeks after it went on the market.