Australia Burns: 900,000 Acres Scorched in Record Heat

A massive and fast-moving wildfire outbreak is tearing through Australia, fueled by an extreme heatwave. Satellite imagery shows vast plumes of smoke as fires have burned nearly 900,000 acres in just days. Officials report the fires are being driven by record-breaking temperatures across the country. The heatwave, described as unprecedented, has created dangerous conditions. Fire services are on high alert, and residents in several regions have been told to prepare to evacuate. Authorities warn the threat is ongoing as the intense heat continues.