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Australia declares new state of emergency as bushfires rage

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Dec 19, 2019

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A Fire and Rescue personal watches a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin.
A fire and rescue personal watches a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin. Getty Images

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Fire and Rescue personnel run to move their truck as a bushfire burns next to a major road and homes.
Fire and rescue personnel run to move their truck as a bushfire burns next to a major road and homes. Getty Images

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A helicopter prepares to drop water on a large bushfire in Bargo.
A helicopter prepares to drop water on a large bushfire in Bargo. AFP via Getty Images

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A helicopter flies over a bushfire threatening homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 19: A helicopter flies over a bushfire threatening homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier… Getty Images

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A farmer uses a hose to douse flames.
A farmer uses a hose to douse flames. Getty Images

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Residents watch a large bushfire.
Residents watch a large bushfire. AFP via Getty Images

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Fire and Rescue personal run from flames as a bushfire burns trees along a road.
Fire and rescue personal run from flames as a bushfire burns trees along a road. Getty Images

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A large tree catches alight as a bushfire burns.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 19: A large tree catches alight as a bushfire burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney,… Getty Images

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A man films flames while crossing a road.
A man films flames while crossing a road. Getty Images

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A tornado shown inside of a bushfire.
A tornado shown inside of a bushfire. Getty Images

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A farm shed and melted water tank can be seen in a paddock near homes.
A farm shed and melted water tank can be seen in a paddock near homes. Getty Images

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A local resident unwinds a hose from a tank.
A local resident unwinds a hose from a tank. Getty Images

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Trees burn as a bushfire threatens homes on the outskirts of the town.
Trees burn as a bushfire threatens homes on the outskirts of the town. Getty Images

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Fire and Rescue personal watch a bushfire.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 19: Fire and Rescue personal watch a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in… Getty Images

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Fire and Rescue personal use a hose.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 19: Fire and Rescue personal use a hose as they try to extinguish a bushfire as it burns near homes on the outskirts of the town… Getty Images

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Fire and Rescue personnel prepare to use a hose in an effort to extinguish a bushfire.
Fire and rescue personnel prepare to use a hose in an effort to extinguish a bushfire. Getty Images

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A New South Wales Rural Fire Service volunteer hoses flames.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 19: A New South Wales Rural Fire Service volunteer hoses flames on a tree as a farmer drives a tractor in a burning paddock as a… Getty Images

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A helicopter drops water onto a large bushfire.
A helicopter drops water onto a large bushfire. AFP via Getty Images

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