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Thousands Flee as Wildfire Hits Australian Town, Turns Skies Red

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Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner said about 4,000 residents were trapped near Mallacoota's shore.

Julia Arciga
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Wildfires racing towards an Australian seaside town caused the skies to turn red and left thousands of residents and tourists trapped on the town's boat ramp, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports.

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