Australians in dilemma over protecting houses as bushfires approach

As bushfires r across Australia with temperature over 40-degree Celcius and in some places near to 50 degrees, citizens grapple with decision to leave or stay in ir homes. As per news reports, several veterans who have an emotional attachment with ir houses are refusing to leave ir houses even when fires approach. Though fires are fatal, many people choose to stay to defend ir properties at considerable risk. Winds and temperature fueled fires on December 21 and fires swept through town of Balmoral, located just a couple of kilometers from Yanderra, prompting New South Wales Premier Glys Berejiklian to declare to media that re was “t much left”.

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Authorities regulate visory to protect homes

More than 900 homes have been lost across Australia and at least six people have died, according to authorities. As it is kwn that people are likely to defend ir properties, authorities have developed a checklist which includes having protective clothing and making sure a home is equately prepared and free of flammable debris. New South Wales Rural Fire Service liaison officer Elizabeth Ellis told media that one has to be physically and mentally able to withstand onslaught of fire. worst thing that can happen in a fire is that one has to run for life without carrying anything, he ded.

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Temperatures predicted to go down

Fortunately, temperatures have reduced over weekend in many areas, and authorities are using cooler conditions to strengn fire containment lines ahe of next wave of heat, as per wear department for late this week. As firefighters battle against raging wildfires in Australia, massive bushfires were fanned across state of New South Wales with two bushfires around Sydney in what was termed as an emergency level. According to reports, a lot of major ros going towards south and west direction around city of Sydney were also shut down. concerned officials asked all residents to slightly delay ir holiday plans, with warnings about raging wildfires due to soaring temperatures above 40 degrees. It was because of dry conditions that bought about an early start to fires. 

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(With inputs from ncies)

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