Australia wildfires kill at least 19, force thousands to evacuate The devastating wildfires in Australia have prompted one of the largest evacuations in the country's history. Hundreds of fires have burned roughly 12 million acres. More than 100,000 residents and tourists have been forced to flee, and Navy ships are helping hundreds of them leave. At least 19 people have died. Natasha Exelby reports from Mallacoota.