Bushfires in the Tasmanian town of Dunalley have destroyed up to 80 homes.<br/> <br />At least one person is feared dead.<br/> <br />Hundreds have now left the area as the fires continue to spread on the east of the Australian island state.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: UNIDENTIFIED RESIDENT SAYING (English):<br/> <br />"Quite a few people have actually evacuated. They evacuated yesterday afternoon but most that have stayed and fought have managed to save their properties."<br/> <br />Media reports say bushfires are threatening properties in several parts of Australia as temperatures rise and humidity falls.
