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Australia counts deadly fire toll

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Australian officials have warned that the death toll from wildfires that have already killed 170 people in the state of Victoria is likely to rise further.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the numbers were "numbing" and warned the nation to prepare for more bad news.

James Robbins reports.

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