2 die as Australians brace for worst day in wildfire crisis

Firetrucks at staging area at Nowra, Australia, prepare to disperse to fires, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Australia was bracing for one of the worst days in its wildfire crisis Saturday as strong winds and high temperatures were forecast to bring flames to more populated areas, including the suburbs of Sydney. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Firefighters drag a hose to battle a fire near Bendalong, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Navy ships plucked hundreds of people from beaches and tens of thousands were urged to flee before hot, windy weather worsens Australia’s devastating wildfires. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

SYDNEY — Two people died on Saturday as Australia braced for one of the worst days in its wildfire crisis, with strong winds and high temperatures forecast to bring flames to more populated areas, including the suburbs of Sydney.

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