Why The Australian Bush Fires Were So Shocking

Australian bush fires have been plaguing New South Wales for the last few days, forcing many in the Blue Mountain area to evacuate and causing the sky in nearby Sydney to turn a rusty orange at times. Firefighters are now saying that the worst of the fire may be over, which is a huge a relief. Many people are still in a state of shock, however, about how the situation got so out of hand so quickly. Bush fires are relatively common in Australia's summer time (December – February), but it's unu...