Sydney's temperature soars to 3-year high

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 10, 2023 12:10 am

SYDNEY: A heat wave scorched Australia's eastern coast and sent temperatures in Sydney to a three-year high on Saturday as firefighters battled runaway bushfires.

Many people crowded the eastern Australian city's beaches or sought relief in the shade. Authorities warned the most vulnerable, including the elderly and very young, to shelter in cool buildings.

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