Australian bushfire forces closure of Newcastle Airport

The smoke from the bushfire as viewed from the Newcastle Airport

Strong winds fanned a bushfire just north of the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, threatening local properties and closing the local airport.

Firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze at Tomago, located 170 kilometers north of Sydney, undertaking measures to protect local properties. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported no reports of loss to property.

(Source: Reuters)


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