Wildfires increase in intensity on NSW south coast

More than 130 fires were burning in New South Wales in Australia, as temperatures in parts of state are expected to soar in mid-40s Celsius (about 113 Fahrenheit) amid strong winds and low humidity.

Fires were picking up in Australian coastal town of Moruya on Saturday.

In nearby Narooma preparation for potential fires are underway.

Embers carried by wind have potential to spark new fires or enlarge existing blazes, according to experts.

Wildfires raging across Australia have prompted one of largest evacuations in country's history as what is alrey worst season on record is likely to become even more devastating.

Australia's prime minister called up about 3,000 reservists as threat of wildfires escalated Saturday in at least three states with two more deaths, and strong winds and high temperatures were forecast to bring flames to populated areas including suburbs of Sydney.