Australia: Wildfires overtook Sydney, emergency been declared in New South Wales

Two
firefighters killed as Australian bushfires destroy homes and covered huge
areas with a toxic smoke, including Australia’s largest city Sydney. Emergency
declared in state of New South Wales.

Two firefighters were killed and three injured when their truck crashed as they battled out-of-control blazes in New South Wales state on Thursday.

Prime
Minister Scott Morrison paid tribute to the firefighters, saying their sacrifice
would always be remembered.

He added
that firefighters were bravely defending their communities with an unmatched
spirit and a dedication that will forever set them apart amongst our most
courageous Australians. Prime Minister Morrison has warned conditions were set
to worsen.

Meanwhile,
thousands of firefighters are trying to contain the blazes amid record
temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in places.