Australian authorities urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes and prepared military backup as soaring temperatures and erratic winds were expected to fan deadly wildfires across the east coast.
Twenty-seven people have been killed and thousands subjected to repeat evacuations as monster fires have scorched through more than 25.5 million acres, an area the size of South Korea.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had given instructions to the military so"that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately" as firefighters battle 150 blazes across the country. Australia's government has maintained there is no direct link between climate change and the devastating fires, a position that has prompted activists to plan worldwide protests for Friday.
Climate protests were planned for Friday in several cities, including Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, targeting the Australian government's handling of the crisis and its position on climate change.
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