Australia battles “catastrophic” bushfires

The city of Sydney is facing a “catastrophic” bushfire threat for the first time since new fire danger ratings were introduced in 2009


State of emergency: More than 120 bushfires burning across New South Wales and Queensland

AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane
NSW


NEW SOUTH WALES 
Three people killed, more than 150 homes razed

Sydney, Nov 12: Temperatures expected to reach 37C

Low
High
Very high 
Severe 
Extreme 
Catastrophic

100km 60 miles

GREATER HUNTER
Newcastle
GREATER SYDNEY REGION
ILLAWARRA / SHOALHAVEN
Australian Capital Territory


Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Picture: Getty Images 
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