Heavy rains extinguished a large natural fire on the east coast of Australia and caused flooding, writes The Washington Post.

Showers stopped the fire approaching Sydney, which went along the coast of New South Wales for 74 days and burned 500 thousand hectares during this time.. 312 houses damaged by fire.

Over the past few years, more precipitation has occurred on parts of the east coast than ever in the past 50 years. Authorities Already Reported Six Flood Rescue Operations.

In New South Wales, February 9 is expected to rain again, as well as strong winds and abnormally high tides.

On February 8, a tropical cyclone passed along the northern coast of Australia, several buildings were damaged, the exact damage was established.