Sydney air pollution reach alarming level, sets off fire alarms

bushfire smoke engulfed Sydney on December 10 setting off fire alarms that resulted in suspension of ferry services and growing health concerns over choking air pollution. Sydney Opera House and harbor bridge were barely visible through thick smog that enveloped city. It caused irritation in eyes and difficulty in breathing. Air Quality Index reached as high as 2,552 in eastern suburbs according to state environment department. It crossed hazardous mark of 200. air pollution in Sydney is at an alarming level that has set off smoke alarms in office buildings across CBD. flights were delayed at Sydney airport by up to 30 minutes due to poor visibility.

RE: Australia Bushfires Continue For Weeks, Thick Smoke Chokes Sydney

Thick grey smoke engulfs skyline

Thick grey smoke engulfed skyline and coast stretching for miles from fire front at southwestern edge of Sydney as bushfires continued for weeks. Sydney, which is also kwn as 'Emerald City' for its subtropical beauty is battling with its choking smoke. bushfires incensed to rth, south, and west since early vember have sparked smoke and ash pushing into neighbourhoods and to coastal suburbs more than 50 miles away. bushfires have resulted in an alarming level of health and breathing-related problems like Asthmaticsm, irritation in skin and eyes, etc. Schools have cancelled ir sports and recess. government of Australia is refusing to dress threat of climate change. State officials have warned of dangers. New South Wales Office of Environment and Herit said that y are concerned about some of highest air pollution recorded in state.

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Canian firefighters to help Aussies

A group of Canian firefighters has arrived in Australia to help battle intense bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and ecosystem has suffered irreparable dams. Last week, Australian authorities h asked Canian Interncy Forest Fire Centre for help.  Premier of Canian province of Manitoba, Brian Pallister said that y are pleased to help people of Australia as y too bear brunt of devastating bushfires. y have selected  21 firefighters who will be stationed in Vancouver before y take off to Australia for a 40-day mission.

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