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Wildfires Rage in Australia and New Zealand

Description:New Zealand and Australia continue to battle wildfires, as high winds and tough terrain hamper efforts. In New Zealand, several homes had to be evacuated. Local television reports said a wall of fire 20 metres high raged just several paces away from houses. Nine fire trucks and local residents were able to bring the blaze under control. In Australia, around 100 firefighters battled a grass fire near the town of Wilmington in the state of South Australia. (1:07)

Source: Reuters

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