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Australia Wildfires: State Of Emergency Declared Over 'Catastrophic' Danger

Residents in the greater Sydney area have been warned of "catastrophic fire danger," the country's highest danger rating. At least three people have died in the fires in the state of New South Wales.

Scorched by days of unrelenting wildfires, parts of southeast Australia are facing "catastrophic fire danger." On Monday, officials declared a state of emergency for all of New South Wales, the country's most populous state.

"Catastrophic" conditions — the rating in the country — are expected to hit three areas in New South Wales, including

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