Eight people have died in Australia this week due to the intense bushfires burning throughout the south-eastern part of the country. 
Seven of those in New South Wales and authorities are warning that number will rise.
The bushfires have now destroyed more than four-million hectares -- an area larger than Japan. 
Logan Church speaks to ABC correspondent, Zalika Rizmal.

Eight people have died in Australia this week due to the intense bushfires burning throughout the south-eastern part of the country. Seven of those in New South Wales and authorities are warning that number will rise. The bushfires have now destroyed more than four-million hectares -- an area larger than Japan. Logan Church speaks to ABC correspondent, Zalika Rizmal.

Eight people have died in Australia this week due to the&nbsp;intense bushfires burning throughout the south-eastern part of the country.&nbsp;
Seven of those in New South Wales&nbsp;and authorities are warning that number will rise.
The bushfires have now destroyed more than four-million hectares -- an area larger than Japan.&nbsp;
Logan Church speaks to ABC correspondent, Zalika Rizmal.

Australia's bushfire crisis takes its toll

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