Some fires deliberately lit

Firefighters have been working throughout the night in many parts of south-east Australia, as authorities revealed more evidence that some blazes had been deliberately lit.

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Published 9 January 2013 9:15am

Updated 3 September 2013 6:14pm

Source: SBS

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A day of total fire ban has been declared again today for New South Wales after searing heat saw more than 140 fires rage across the state yesterday.

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Dozens of fires are still rated as burning out of control in parts of New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.

World News Australia reporter Manny Tsigas is in the southern New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga.

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Some fires deliberately lit

Firefighters have been working throughout the night in many parts of south-east Australia, as authorities revealed more evidence that some blazes had been deliberately lit.

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