Residents in rural Australia urged to evacuate as bushfires rage

Authorities in Queensland, Australia are urging thousands of people to evacuate as bushfires continue to threaten rural towns. Over 35 bushfires are burning in the state, with the town of Tara being at high risk. The country is facing a high-risk bushfire season due to the El Nino weather event. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have issued an emergency bushfire warning for Tara and surrounding areas, urging residents to leave immediately. More than 30 homes have already been destroyed.