Kyle Sooley-Brookings
Over 200 Wildfires Destroyed in Australia
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Wildfires in Australia have destroyed or damaged 200 homes.
The military has been called in to assist in firefighting efforts.
So far three people have lost their lives and a firefighter sustained a fractured arm and ribs.
There are 3,000 firefighters battling the fires.
Over 9,000 square kilometres have burned so far in New South Wales and Queensland.