Thousands Evacuated As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across Australia

Bushfires in Victoria have led to evacuations, with some residents advised to shelter indoors. A volunteer firefighter died, and two others were injured. Eleven people have died this fire season. A petition to cancel Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks and redirect funds to fire aid was rejected by the Prime Minister. Around 100 fires are still burning, affecting 7.5 million acres.

What advice was given to residents in remote areas of Victoria during the bushfires?

• To wait for further instructions

• To gather at community centers

• To take shelter indoors

• To evacuate immediately

How many people have lost their lives in the current fire season?

• 11

• 8

• 5

• 15

What was the purpose of the petition signed by hundreds of thousands of people?

• To increase funding for wildlife rescue

• To cancel the New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney

• To organize a charity concert

• To build new fire stations

What was the Australian Prime Minister's decision regarding the New Year's Eve fireworks?

• To cancel the event

• To reduce the scale of the event

• To postpone the event

• To proceed with the event

How many acres have been affected by the fires across Australia?

• Five million

• Ten million

• Seven and a half million

• Twelve million