Across Asia: Australia

Dozens flee as fires flare

Scores of people fled their homes in southern Australia yesterday after strong winds caused still-burning wildfires to flare, triggering fears of a new wave of blazes after the ones that killed over 200.

Tensions were high in Victoria, where fires swept a vast area of the state on Feb 7, destroying more than 1,800 homes. Temperature went up into the mid-30s C yesterday while gusting winds caused at least two fires to flare. Residents were warned to either leave their homes earl