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CAIRNS, Australia — Tens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia as officials warned that the life- threatening cyclone had increased in strength overnight. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate quickly as gusts up to 174 mph were expected ahead of Cyclone Yasi, forecast to hit Cairns late today. Forecasters said up to 3 feet of rain could fall on some coastal communities.
