Bush fires blanket Australian capital

Heavy smoke from bush fires blanketed Australia’s capital today amid fears that ash from the blazes could pollute the city’s water supply.

Bush fires blanket Australian capital
Wed, 15 Jan, 2003 - 09:18

Heavy smoke from bush fires blanketed Australia’s capital today amid fears that ash from the blazes could pollute the city’s water supply.

About 250 firefighters were battling three fires in Namadgi National Park near Canberra. So far, the flames were not threatening any homes.

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