‘Coming towards us like a monster’: High winds increase Australia fire fears

Skies have reddened and darkened in areas of south-eastern Australia as wind gusts exacerbated fires already burning in the area. …

Skies have reddened and darkened in areas of south-eastern Australia as wind gusts exacerbated fires already burning in the area.

The BBC’s Phil Mercer witnessed a dust storm, as authorities feared it would make the job of firefighters much harder and more dangerous.