Authorities in Australia's Queensland and New South Wales states declared a state of emergency on Monday as the country's eastern region prepared for "catastrophic" fire conditions.

Australian authorities in Queensland, New South Wales urge evacuations ahead of 'catastrophic' fire threat

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Australian authorities in Queensland, New South Wales urge evacuations ahead of 'catastrophic' fire threat