“Large-scale evacuation in Australia: hundreds of people leave their homes due to fires In the state of Victoria, an evacuation was announced due to uncontrolled forest fires near the Grampians National Park. About 500 residents of the village of Halls Gap are forced to urgently leave their homes due to the threat of the fire spreading.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Authorities have warned of extreme danger in an area that includes villages near the Grampians National Park, about 150 miles (241 km) from Melbourne.
Among the evacuated settlements is Halls Gap, where about 500 people live. Local authorities urged residents to leave dangerous areas as soon as possible, as conditions could worsen significantly.
Rescue services are working on the spot, trying to limit the spread of the fire and minimize the risks to the lives of citizens.
Hundreds of thousands are being asked to evacuate due to bushfire danger in AustraliaFebruary 28 2024, 02:41 • 24813 views