'We need flooding rain', firefighters say as 'mega fire' cloaks Sydney in smoke #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A giant bushfire on the edge of Sydney, which has blanketed the city in smoke causing a spike inrespiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor sports, will take weeks to control but will not be extinguished without heavy rains, firefighters said. 

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