In Australia, a firefighter was killed on Sunday as the country's bushfire season gets underway.
In New South Wales, four homes were destroyed in the town of Bulahdelah and 16 in the suburb of Koolewong. In Tasmania, 19 homes were lost in the town of Dolphin Sands.
The 59-year-old firefighter was killed after he was struck by a tree as he worked to contain a blaze in Bulahdelah, about 200 kilometers north of Sydney.
Naomi Stephens, an official with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, described the man's death as "a huge sadness to us as an organization."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told local media that this summer's bushfire season will be "difficult," with New South Wales facing especially tough conditions.
Quiz 1:
In which Australian state was the firefighter killed on Sunday?
A. Victoria
B. Queensland
C. New South Wales
D. Tasmania
Quiz 2:
How many homes were destroyed in Bulahdelah, New South Wales?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 16
D. 17
Quiz 3:
According to Naomi Stephens, what was the organization's feeling about the firefighter's death?
A. Excited
B. Indifferent
C. Content
D. A huge sadness
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: C
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: D
In New South Wales, four homes were destroyed in the town of Bulahdelah and 16 in the suburb of Koolewong. In Tasmania, 19 homes were lost in the town of Dolphin Sands.
The 59-year-old firefighter was killed after he was struck by a tree as he worked to contain a blaze in Bulahdelah, about 200 kilometers north of Sydney.
Naomi Stephens, an official with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, described the man's death as "a huge sadness to us as an organization."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told local media that this summer's bushfire season will be "difficult," with New South Wales facing especially tough conditions.
Quiz 1:
In which Australian state was the firefighter killed on Sunday?
A. Victoria
B. Queensland
C. New South Wales
D. Tasmania
Quiz 2:
How many homes were destroyed in Bulahdelah, New South Wales?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 16
D. 17
Quiz 3:
According to Naomi Stephens, what was the organization's feeling about the firefighter's death?
A. Excited
B. Indifferent
C. Content
D. A huge sadness
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: C
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: D
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A firefighter was killed on Sunday in New South Wales, Australia, during the bushfire season. Four homes were destroyed in Bulahdelah and 16 in Koolewong, also in New South Wales. In Tasmania, 19 homes were lost in Dolphin Sands. The firefighter was struck by a tree while battling a blaze. Prime
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251208_25/
Date: Dec. 8, 2025
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-12-08
Created: 2025/12/09 02:40
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:07
Last Read: 2025/12/09 11:07