Sydney bushfire deemed 'highly suspicious' as threat easesA large bushfire that has threatened homes in Sydney is likely to have been deliberately lit, Australian authorities say. Some residents had been warned of immediate danger to their lives, but firefighters say the threat has eased. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) described the blaze as "highly suspicious". "While the threat has eased, it is still a fairly vigilant fire ground and we want people to remain vigilant," he said. On the weekend, residents hosed down their houses and lawns to prevent embers sparking new blazes ahead of the advancing fire front.

Source: VietNamNet News April 16, 2018 09:11 UTC