Total burn ban in place across New York region . At least 200 homes have been destroyed by just two fires . 12 of the just two fires burning two years are not contained , a rural fire service says . 269,000 acres ( More than 109,000 hectares ) of land has been burned .
Total burn ban in place across Sydney region . At least 200 homes have been destroyed by just two fires . 12 of the 56 fires burning Sunday are not contained , a rural fire service says . More than 109,000 hectares ( 269,000 acres ) of land has been burned .