Australia Bushfires Force New State of Emergency in New South Wales
At a Glance It was the second time a state of emergency has been declared this fire season.More than 100 bushfires are burning in New South Wales.Record heat over Australia is making the situation worse. With more than 100 bushfires blazing, temperatures soaring to record highs and smoke choking the city of Sydney, the Australian state of New South Wales declared a state of emergency on Thursday. "The biggest concern for us over the next few days is the unpredictability,"...