2015-01-05 09:55:00

Fire fighters race to contain wildfire in Australia


(Vatican Radio/agencies) Australian officials say more than two dozen homes have been destroyed and almost 30 people have sought medical treatment as a result of a massive wildfire that has raged out of control since Friday in southern Australia.

Hundreds of fire fighters are trying to contain the fire which has razed 31,000 acres of countryside in hills northwest of the South Australia state capital Adelaide.  29 people have been injured or hospitalized with conditions such a severe asthma since the fire started Friday.

News reports say the only serious injury is a farmer who suffered suspected spinal injuries while trying to protect his property.








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