Australia bushfires death toll reaches 12 with at least four people missing
With at least four people missing, the death toll from the bushfires in Australia has reached 12. The deadly bushfires have expanded to destroy a larger area, prompting the military to assist in controlling the flames, as reported by Daily Mirror.
The devastating bushfires have been fueled by a three-year drought in many parts of Australia, creating dry and flammable conditions. The fires have claimed twelve lives and continue to be exacerbated by high temperatures, resulting in columns of fire and smoke engulfing entire towns.
Residents and holidaymakers have been forced to seek refuge on beaches, with many standing in shallow water to evade the flames. New blazes are being ignited almost daily due to extremely hot and windy conditions, as well as dry lightning strikes generated by the...