MELBOURNE
At least two people were killed, 30 injured and seven missing in bushfires that swept through northern Australia, local media reported Saturday.
High winds and hot weather triggered the bushfires in the countryside of New South Wales, according to ABC news.
The fires have destroyed more than 100 homes and residents were trapped in their homes.
Glen Innes Mayor Carol Sparks where the victims were killed, described the “horrific” fires.
“The school was lost, houses were burnt, people were burnt, lives were lost,” said Sparks, who added that residents battled to save their houses and then had to walk
