Australia on high alert over bushfire as heatwave hits coastal states

Fire crew of the states of New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland in eastern Australia are on alert of bush fire as extreme heatwave hit the region. A total fire ban, which means no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended, is in place for the north western and northern slopes areas on Monday with very high fire danger, according to NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS). Over the past weekend, most of Australia was hit by an extreme heatwave with temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Temperatures in NSW exceeded 40 degrees Centigrade in coastal areas, while capital city of Sydney recorded two consecutive days of a temperature over 40 degrees Centigrade and its hottest November night on Saturday night.