Authorities have called on residents and tourists to evacuate coastal towns along Australia's east coast ahead of extreme heat forecasts for the weekend.

In the southeast, troops will support firefighting efforts and bring supplies of fuel and water to help with the evacuation.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2020/01/02/military-moves-in-to-help-mass-scale-evacuation-from-australian-bushfires