Australia on fire alert as death toll rises - AFP



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<img alt="" height="1" width="1"&gt;Australia on fire alert as death toll rises

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SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian authorities are on a high fire alert ahead of a weekend forecast to bring hot, dry conditions and strong winds, as the death toll from wildfires has risen to 209.

Victorian fire toll reaches 209 ABC Online

Bushfire toll hits 209 WA today

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