Australian Heatwave Leaves 30 Dead

Sources have reported that temperatures in Australia reached an all time high of 110.00 Fahrenheit on Friday the hottest day thus far in what is being described as a crippling heatwave. The heat has claimed 30 lives and razed 17 homes. Emergency services remain on high alert as residents and tourist do what ever the can to survive the heat.

Posted by:  BBParks

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