Uncontrolled Fire Threatens to Engulf 34,000 Hectares of Bush-forest in Australia's

A bushfire in Australia that started due to a lighting on Tuesday, threatens to engulf a bush cover of nearly 34,000 hectares in Australia's Victoria State.

Body: A bushfire in Australia that started due to a lighting on Tuesday threatens to engulf a bush cover of nearly 34,000 hectares in Australia's Victoria state around Grampians National Park, about 149 miles west of state capital Melbourne. According to news reports, the fire remains uncontrolled and is set to burn for days ahead.

Hundreds of firefighters have battled the bushfire, using more than 100 tankers and 25 aircraft, media reports suggested. Immediate evacuation orders were issued for affected residents.