Canberra Surrounded by Fire

World | January 19, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bush fires raging around the Australian capital Canberra have killed four people and destroyed hundreds of suburban homes. The local authorities have declared a state of emergency and evacuated more than 2,000 people to schools and community centres. Fires are also threatening the southern state of Victoria. Prime Minister John Howard, visiting the capital, said it was the worst fire devastation he had ever seen.

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