Australian State Orders 30 Thousand People to Evacuate Due to 'Catastrophic' Bushfire Risk

Firefighters in the Australian state of Victoria are working to contain an intense bushfire that started last week and has already destroyed homes.

With hot, dry, and windy conditions forecast, authorities have warned of extreme to catastrophic fire danger in the coming days.

Around 30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate high-risk areas before Wednesday midday when officials say it will become too dangerous to leave.

Life Cycle of the Bushfire

The bushfire started on February 23rd in the rural Victorian town of Burndah and has burned over 7,500 hectares so far.