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 the state are expected to soar in the mid-40s Celsius (about 113 Fahrenheit) amid strong winds and low humidity.

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

In nearby Narooma preparation for potential fires are underway.

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

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

Australia's prime minister called up about 3,000 reservists as the 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 the suburbs of Sydney.