84 killed in deadliest-ever Australian wildfires

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  1. NewsBot

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    HEALESVILLE, Australia (AP) -- Towering flames razed entire towns in southeastern Australia and burned fleeing residents in their cars as the death toll rose to 84 on Sunday, making it the country's deadliest fire disaster....

    By TANALEE SMITH

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    NewsBot, Feb 8, 2009
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  2. ImWithStupid

    ImWithStupid New Member

    I hope Anna, Builder and Wombat are ok. I don't remember for sure where they lived in Australia.

    Best wishes.
     
    ImWithStupid, Feb 8, 2009
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  3. Ali

    Ali Eschew obfuscation

    I concur wholeheartedly!

    Be safe!
     
    Ali, Feb 9, 2009
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  4. snafu

    snafu Big Time BS'er

    From what I've seen the fires are all around the outskirts of Australia. It's very sad. I guess they've found dead bodies in their cars trying to flea the fires.

    I hope and pray for the saftey of all.
     
    snafu, Feb 9, 2009
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