PERTH, Australia - Areas of Australia that have been ravaged by deadly wildfires experienced temporary relief on Wednesday, but oppressive conditions are expected to return this weekend. New South Wales, the country’s most populous state, has received the brunt of the damage, with around 850 homes razed in the state. New South Wales has been in a seven-day state of emergency, which was to expire on Wednesday night. About 2,000 firefighters and 400 firetrucks battled the blazes in more favourable conditions, but high temperatures are set to return. Fire danger ratings remained very high in northwestern New South Wales, and were between high and moderate for the rest of the state.

Source: thestar December 25, 2019 07:18 UTC