世界最大の砂の島で大規模な森林火災、記録的熱波のオーストラリア
Australia’s record-breaking heat wave, large-scale forest fire on the world’s largest sand island
Australia’s record-breaking heat wave, large-scale forest fire on the world’s largest sand island
世界最大の砂の島として知られるオーストラリア東部クイーンズランド州のフレーザー島で、大規模な森林火災が発生しています
A large forest fire broke out on Fraser Island, Queensland, eastern Australia, known as the world’s largest sand island.
A large forest fire broke out on Fraser Island, Queensland, eastern Australia, known as the world’s largest sand island.
火災は熱波にあおられて島全体に燃え広がり、6週間にわたって制御不能な状態が続いています
The fire was struck by heat waves and spread throughout the island, leaving it out of control for six weeks.
The fire was struck by heat waves and spread throughout the island, leaving it out of control for six weeks.
ユネスコの世界遺産に登録されたフレーザー島は観光客にも人気があります
Fraser Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also popular with tourists
Fraser Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also popular with tourists
しかし観光地にも火災が迫り、森林が煙に包まれる中、観光客やスタッフも避難を強いられています
However, tourists and staff are being forced to evacuate as the tourist spots are on fire and the forests are covered with smoke.
However, tourists and staff are being forced to evacuate as the tourist spots are on fire and the forests are covered with smoke.
現地時間の1日には消防当局が、島内のキングフィッシャーベイリゾートに避難準備を勧告しました
On the 1st of local time, fire authorities recommended Kingfisher Bay Resort on the island to prepare for evacuation.
On the 1st of local time, fire authorities recommended Kingfisher Bay Resort on the island to prepare for evacuation.
クイーンズランド州気象局によると、強風や熱波は数日にわたって続く見通しで、火災の危険はさらに増大する恐れがあります
According to the Queensland Meteorological Service, strong winds and heat waves are expected to last for days, further increasing the risk of fire.
According to the Queensland Meteorological Service, strong winds and heat waves are expected to last for days, further increasing the risk of fire.
CNN提携局のナインニュースによると、森林火災は違法なたき火によって発生し、6週間で7万6000ヘクタールが焼失しました
Forest fires were caused by illegal bonfires, burning 76,000 hectares in six weeks, according to CNN affiliate Nine News.
Forest fires were caused by illegal bonfires, burning 76,000 hectares in six weeks, according to CNN affiliate Nine News.