Australian PM warns bushfires near Gallipoli may reach Anzac Cove, a sacred site, leading to site closure.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese warns fires near Gallipoli may reach Australian soldiers' graves at Anzac Cove, a sacred site for both Australia and Turkey. Bushfires began due to extreme weather and have led to the closure of the site. Turkish authorities are managing the blazes, while the RSL keeps a watch on the situation, expressing confidence in local authorities, firefighters, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to protect the site and monuments.

August 16, 2024
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