Hundreds of Aussies told it's 'too late to leave' as four out-of-control bushfires rage in Western Australia
2 months ago

Hundreds of Aussies told it's 'too late to leave' as four out-of-control bushfires rage in Western Australia

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of residents urged to shelter in place Four out-of-control fires are burning in WA Hundreds of residents across Western Australia have been told it's 'too late to leave' as four out-of-control bushfires rage across the state. Locals in Skeleton Rock, Mount Holland, Marvel Loch and Parker Range, east of Perth, were given a 'too late to leave' alert on Friday night, amid a 40,000ha fire. Four out-of-control bushfires areraging across Western Australia on Friday night 'You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes,' the warning from Emergency WA said The fresh warnings after a busy day for firefighters in the state, with a fire at Northam threatening lives and homes earlier on Friday Locals in Skeleton Rock, Mount Holland, Marvel Loch and Parker Range, east of Perth, were given a 'too late to leave' alert on Friday night There were also two out-of-control fires in the state's southeast, with residents in Reef Beach told it was too late to leave The fresh warnings came after a busy day for firefighters in the state, with a fire at Northam threatening lives and homes earlier on Friday, since downgraded to a watch and act alert.

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Bushfires wreak havoc in West Australia as thousands told it is 'too late' to leave
2 months ago

Bushfires wreak havoc in West Australia as thousands told it is 'too late' to leave

Firstpost  

As per the report, at least two houses had been lost in the fire with authorities warning that more homes can witness a similar fate In this photo released by the State Control Centre, Country Fire Authority personnel watch as smoke billows from an out-of-control bushfire in Grampians National Park, in Victoria state, Australia, Dec. 20, 2024. 05:30 AM - …

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Newcastle: Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing on Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. “Firefighters, I can say, are doing everything possible to protect life and protect property.” An emergency warning was issued by fire authorities for the small town …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Newcastle: Communities and firefighters across Australia's second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wildfires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. With temperatures in Victoria state reaching 37 degrees Celsius and with wind changes expected throughout the day, fire chiefs have issued stark warnings to rural communities to delay …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. “Firefighters, I can say, are doing everything possible to protect life and protect property.” An emergency warning was issued by fire authorities for the small …

Three separate out-of-control bushfires in east, west, and central Victoria
3 months ago

Three separate out-of-control bushfires in east, west, and central Victoria

ABC  

Victorian emergency services have issued "leave immediately" warnings for more towns threatened by the Grampians bushfire, including Halls Gap, as other blazes burn out-of-control in the central and eastern parts of the state. With 28,000 hectares consumed by the fast-growing Grampians fire on Saturday morning, emergency warnings are in place for communities affected by a southerly wind change overnight. "The …

Residents told it’s ‘too late to leave’ as wildfire in Western Australia triples in size
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Residents told it’s ‘too late to leave’ as wildfire in Western Australia triples in size

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A string of coastal communities in Western Australia have been warned it is “too late …

Bayindeen bushfire still burning as Victoria and South Australia swelter through extreme weather
1 year ago

Bayindeen bushfire still burning as Victoria and South Australia swelter through extreme weather

ABC  

In short: A catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued for communities in Victoria's far west today. Stay up to date on bushfire information For the latest warnings, visit the ABC Emergency website Listen to ABC Local Radio for regular updates — find your local broadcaster here Download the Vic Emergency app on your phone to receive official updates A …

Aerial firefighting units on standby as South Australia prepares for 'extreme' fire danger
1 year ago

Aerial firefighting units on standby as South Australia prepares for 'extreme' fire danger

ABC  

In short: South Australian authorities have urged residents to prepare for possible bushfires on Wednesday ahead of "extreme" conditions. The Country Fire Service said the Flinders, Mid North, Upper South East, Lower South East, Mount Lofty Ranges, Riverland and Murraylands districts will experience extreme danger. Fire authorities have urged South Australians to prepare for possible bushfires on Wednesday ahead of …

Homes and lives under threat from multiple fires burning in Western Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

Homes and lives under threat from multiple fires burning in Western Australia

ABC  

Firefighters have spent the day battling multiple infernos in Western Australia, after lightning strikes sparked several blazes overnight. An emergency warning was in place as at 6pm for people in the area bounded by Lakes Road, Paterson Road, Rogers Road, the Serpentine River and Goegrup Lake Nature Reserve in parts of Nambeelup, Barragup and Greenfields in the Shire of Murray …

Australian Authorities Warn Citizens of Horrific Bushfire Season
1 year, 5 months ago

Australian Authorities Warn Citizens of Horrific Bushfire Season

News 18  

Warm winds fanned multiple blazes on Wednesday in an unusually early start to Australia’s annual fire season, prompting a state leader to warn of a “horror” summer of bushfires ahead. “Be prepared for a horror summer,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns told a news conference in Bega. “Bushfires love this environment and it is devastating for regional communities in …

Another Black Summer for Australia? Residents told to Flee Victoria Bushfires
1 year, 5 months ago

Another Black Summer for Australia? Residents told to Flee Victoria Bushfires

News 18  

Firefighters warned people on Tuesday to flee or take shelter if it is too late to leave as warm, gusty winds fanned “very challenging” bushfires in Victoria, eastern Australia. People who had not yet left from another seven neighbourhoods were told to take shelter immediately because “it is too late to leave the area safely”. “We are experiencing spot fires …

'Catastrophic' bushfire warning has thousands of Australians on alert this spring
1 year, 6 months ago

'Catastrophic' bushfire warning has thousands of Australians on alert this spring

Daily Mail  

Residents in southern Queensland are being warned to brace for catastrophic bushfire conditions for the first time in almost three years. On Monday, residents of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt regions, which includes Toowoomba and Warwick, will face the highest fire threat rating. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services chief superintendent Tony Johnstone said the catastrophic rating meant fires could …

Toodyay bushfire: Out-of-control fire north of Perth downgraded to watch and act
2 years, 1 month ago

Toodyay bushfire: Out-of-control fire north of Perth downgraded to watch and act

ABC  

An out-of-control fire near the Western Australian town of Toodyay, about 90 kilometres north-east of Perth, has been downgraded. Key points: Authorities are investigating what caused the fire, which is still out of control It damaged rail infrastructure and an outbuilding Firefighters are on watch for flare ups with hot weather forecast Earlier an emergency warning was in place for …

'Horrendous' Wheatbelt bushfires still pose a threat, says fire chief
3 years, 1 month ago

'Horrendous' Wheatbelt bushfires still pose a threat, says fire chief

ABC  

Fires that tore through Western Australia's agricultural heartland overnight scorching farmland and destroying homes still pose a threat. Key points: Southern WA is hit by spate of fires across the weekend Twin bushfires are raging through WA's Wheatbelt, scorching farm land and razing at least one home Catastrophic conditions have left hundreds of firefighters battling blazes Twin fires hit the …

Residents flee flames, fear for homes, as southern WA bushfire emergency worsens
3 years, 1 month ago

Residents flee flames, fear for homes, as southern WA bushfire emergency worsens

ABC  

Anxious residents evacuated from the path of an out-of-control bushfire in Western Australia’s south say they don’t know whether their homes have been destroyed. Key points: An emergency warning is in place for homes near Denmark, a popular coastal tourist town Water bombers and ground crews are battling the flames in steep terrain amid hot, windy conditions The warning applies …

Emergency warning downgraded as threat eases for bushfire in Rockingham, south of Perth
3 years, 1 month ago

Emergency warning downgraded as threat eases for bushfire in Rockingham, south of Perth

ABC  

The threat level for a bushfire burning in East Rockingham, Hillman and Coolongup, south of Perth, has been downgraded to a watch and act. Key points: The fire has been downgraded to a watch and act There is still a possible threat to lives and homes The blaze is burning close to Rockingham Hospital An emergency warning was in place …

Get out NOW: Hundreds of residents are ordered to leave East Gippsland towns
5 years, 2 months ago

Get out NOW: Hundreds of residents are ordered to leave East Gippsland towns

Daily Mail  

Two bushfires in Victoria that were contained after wreaking havoc over Christmas and New Year's have flared up again. The fires in East Gippsland are again threatening lives and homes with residents urged to leave town or stay on alert. Two bushfires in Victoria that were contained after wreaking havoc over Christmas and New Year's have flared up again Early …

Australians on southeast coast urged to flee as fire risk escalates
5 years, 2 months ago

Australians on southeast coast urged to flee as fire risk escalates

LA Times  

A firefighter tackles a wildfire south of Nowra, Australia, earlier this week. The Rural Fire Service in New South Wales state has told fire-weary residents in the coastal towns of Nowra, Narooma and Batemans Bay south of Sydney that winds were likely to once again drive blazes toward the coast. “We can’t guarantee your safety and we don’t want to …

Australia Fires: Military deployed to keep deadly fires from spreading further — 'It's an atomic bomb,' say authorities
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia Fires: Military deployed to keep deadly fires from spreading further — 'It's an atomic bomb,' say authorities

Firstpost  

Authorities claim that the evacuations are likely the largest peacetime maritime rescue operation in Australian history. “There’s nowhere safe,” said Liddy Lant, a hospital cleaner still in her uniform who had fled from her home on Saturday. “I could seriously just sit down and cry.” The Fire Commissioner of the Rural Fire Service in New South Wales, Shane Fitzsimmons, told …

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life
5 years, 2 months ago

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have thought a visit to a fire-ravaged town would help boost his image after a series of stumbles in handling the country’s bushfire crisis. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image …

‘Millions of sparks': Weather raises Australia’s fire danger
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Millions of sparks': Weather raises Australia’s fire danger

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Wildfires raging across Australia have prompted one of the largest evacuations in the country’s history as what is already the worst season on record is likely to become even more devastating due to hot weather and strong winds. The early and devastating start to Australia’s summer wildfires has already burned about 5 million hectares of land, left at …

\'Millions of sparks\': Panic in Australia as 200 wildfires ravage country
5 years, 2 months ago

\'Millions of sparks\': Panic in Australia as 200 wildfires ravage country

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Navy ships plucked hundreds of people from beaches and tens of thousands were urged to flee Friday before hot weather and strong winds in the forecast worsen Australia's already-devastating wildfires. South Australia state's Country Fire Service chief officer Mark Jones said the weather conditions were cause for concern because some fires were still burning or smoldering. “There are millions …

NSW, Victoria facing 'unprecedented' bushfire conditions on Saturday as cool weather makes way for extreme heat
5 years, 2 months ago

NSW, Victoria facing 'unprecedented' bushfire conditions on Saturday as cool weather makes way for extreme heat

ABC  

Firefighters and communities left devastated by bushfires this week will be given a reprieve by cooler weather today, ahead of "unprecedented" conditions on Saturday. Key points: New South Wales is facing a "very dangerous day" for bushfires on Saturday Victorians have been warned conditions on Saturday are likely to be worse than on New Year's Eve A total fire ban …

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon
5 years, 2 months ago

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon

NPR  

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon Enlarge this image toggle caption Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Darrian Traynor/Getty Images As hard as it may be to believe, the bushfires ravaging large swaths of Australia are likely to get worse in the coming days. Citing a menacing cocktail of high temperatures and gusty winds, Australia's Bureau of …

In Pictures: Australia’s bushfires force mass exodus of people
5 years, 2 months ago

In Pictures: Australia’s bushfires force mass exodus of people

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of holiday makers fled seaside towns on Australia‘s east coast on Thursday amid advancing bushfires, as military ships and helicopters began rescuing thousands of others trapped by the blazes. Long queues formed outside supermarkets and petrol stations as residents and tourists sought supplies to either bunker down or escape the fires, emptying shelves of staples like bread …

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours
5 years, 2 months ago

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours

CNN  

CNN — Seven people have died in the past 24 hours in the Australian state of New South Wales as blazing wildfires continue to tear through bushland and towns. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the …

Bushfires in Victoria and NSW ripping through communities including Mallacoota, Batemans Bay and Cobargo
5 years, 2 months ago

Bushfires in Victoria and NSW ripping through communities including Mallacoota, Batemans Bay and Cobargo

ABC  

We’re now closing our live blogging for the evening. As of 9.30pm AEST, the following warnings were in place: Victoria There were seven emergency warnings in place for Victoria, with residents warned that it was too late to leave and to shelter indoors. New South Wales A father and son died while defending their property in Cobargo on Tuesday, where …

Australian wildfires: Tens of thousands told to evacuate in Victoria as bushfires intensify
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian wildfires: Tens of thousands told to evacuate in Victoria as bushfires intensify

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The popular summer holiday destination of east Gippsland is experiencing temperatures north of 40C, with strong winds expected to …

'Severe to extreme' heatwave conditions to test firefighters working across south-east Australia
5 years, 3 months ago

'Severe to extreme' heatwave conditions to test firefighters working across south-east Australia

ABC  

A "severe to extreme" heatwave will grip large parts of the country across the weekend, making conditions difficult for firefighters working to control catastrophic blazes in several states. Key points: BOM forecasts indicate temperatures are likely to be more than 40 degrees Celsius in some areas during the heatwave The hot spell comes a week after Australia narrowly avoided breaking …

Australia fires: PM Scott Morrison says he will ‘accept the criticism’ for vacationing in Hawaii as fires raged back home
5 years, 3 months ago

Australia fires: PM Scott Morrison says he will ‘accept the criticism’ for vacationing in Hawaii as fires raged back home

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he regrets being away on vacation with his family as fires raged across South Australia, resulting in the deaths of three people earlier this week. “I accept the criticism.” More than 105 bush and grass fires continued to burn across New South Wales – a southeastern state of Australia — early Sunday, …

Australia wildfires: Firefighters killed as 'catastrophic' blazes encircle Sydney
5 years, 3 months ago

Australia wildfires: Firefighters killed as 'catastrophic' blazes encircle Sydney

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Catastrophic conditions fuelled massive bushfires …

Perth bushfire emergency continues as firefighters spend a fourth day trying to protect lives, homes
5 years, 3 months ago

Perth bushfire emergency continues as firefighters spend a fourth day trying to protect lives, homes

ABC  

A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's north has remained at emergency level for a fourth consecutive day — and it may stay there for several more, with flames being fanned further up the coast. Key points: The fire has burnt through 12,000 hectares, destroying several structures DFES' commissioner says difficult times are ahead and warns of further damage …

Perth bushfire emergency warning extends to Two Rocks, Guilderton after Yanchep blaze moves north
5 years, 3 months ago

Perth bushfire emergency warning extends to Two Rocks, Guilderton after Yanchep blaze moves north

ABC  

A bushfire emergency zone north of Perth has expanded to take in more communities as 40-degree heat and warm easterly winds fan flames up the coast. Key points: The fire north of Perth has burnt through a large area of Yanchep and Two Rocks Winds that helped firefighters overnight could make things worse later today Towns north along the coast …

NSW bushfires surround Sydney but conditions ease for now
5 years, 3 months ago

NSW bushfires surround Sydney but conditions ease for now

ABC  

Conditions have eased since the New South Wales bushfire crisis arrived in Sydney on Friday, but authorities warn that residents are "not out of the woods yet". Key points: Firefighters were using easing conditions to conduct "critical backburning" A helicopter aiding firefighters had crashed north-east of Newcastle earlier today A total fire ban has been declared in several areas, including …

NSW bushfires continue path across state, with more homes at risk, smoke danger
5 years, 3 months ago

NSW bushfires continue path across state, with more homes at risk, smoke danger

ABC  

Fierce bushfires continue to encroach on homes in NSW, as thick smoke blankets Sydney for the fourth day in a row. Key points: The Three Mile fire in the Hawkesbury has destroyed at least one property Three fires had been burning at emergency level in the Lower Hunter but are now back to advice Thick smoke continues to cover Sydney …

Bushfires, smoky cities and a thunderstorm asthma warning as Australia's east coast swelters
5 years, 4 months ago

Bushfires, smoky cities and a thunderstorm asthma warning as Australia's east coast swelters

ABC  

Hot and windy conditions have again scorched Australia, with crews fighting bushfires across the country. Key points: Parts of Victoria have been given the highest-level fire danger rating At least 11 properties have been damaged and 33 people have fire-related injuries in South Australia Residents in Adelaide and Sydney are being told to stay indoors to avoid smoky haze Sydney …

Australia bushfires: Conditions in East and West coasts to worsen further due to rising temperature, lightning strikes and gusty winds
5 years, 4 months ago

Australia bushfires: Conditions in East and West coasts to worsen further due to rising temperature, lightning strikes and gusty winds

Firstpost  

The country is already battling more than 120 bushfires, and firefighters work day and night trying to contain them Melbourne: Rising temperatures, lightning strikes and gusty winds further raised fire danger on both coasts of Australia on Sunday as the country already battles more than 120 bushfires, and firefighters work day and night trying to contain them. “Please, remain vigilant.” …

Australia bushfires: 16-year-old taken in for questioning as fourth person dies
5 years, 4 months ago

Australia bushfires: 16-year-old taken in for questioning as fourth person dies

CNN  

CNN — A 16-year-old is being questioned by police in connection with a bushfire in the Australian state of Queensland, which destroyed 36 structures in the region’s east coast. It was one of a number of devastating bushfires which have ripped across Queensland and the neighboring state of New South Wales in the past month, destroying hundreds of homes and …

Australia bushfire death toll rises as fire risk spreads west
5 years, 4 months ago

Australia bushfire death toll rises as fire risk spreads west

Al Jazeera  

Four people are now known to have died in ferocious blazes on east coast with high temperatures raising risk in west. The death toll in the bushfires raging across Australia’s New South Wales state has risen to four after a man’s body was found in a scorched forest, as authorities warned on Thursday of worsening weather conditions to come. “The …

4 Dead As 'Tinder Box-Like Conditions' Fuel Catastrophic Bushfires In Australia
5 years, 4 months ago

4 Dead As 'Tinder Box-Like Conditions' Fuel Catastrophic Bushfires In Australia

NPR  

4 Dead As 'Tinder Box-Like Conditions' Fuel Catastrophic Bushfires In Australia Enlarge this image toggle caption Dan Peled/AP Dan Peled/AP Updated at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday was a day of "exceptional fire danger" in New South Wales, according to the area's Rural Fire Service, with 19 fires there that reached the "Emergency Warning" level. Three areas of NSW were warned of …

Bushfire horror: Conditions set to worse in Sydney next week
5 years, 4 months ago

Bushfire horror: Conditions set to worse in Sydney next week

Daily Mail  

Dozens of fires are still raging on the east coast of Australia after an 'extraordinary' day saw infernos in suburban Sydney - as officials warn the worst is yet to come. The largest inferno, the Liberation Trail bushfire west of Coffs Harbour, covers more 150,000 hectares Wall of flame: A satellite image of the eastern seaboard showed the active fire …

Australia bushfires: Tens of thousands told ‘it is too late to leave’ as blazes rage towards them
5 years, 4 months ago

Australia bushfires: Tens of thousands told ‘it is too late to leave’ as blazes rage towards them

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Australians …

‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires
5 years, 4 months ago

‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Residents across a wide swath of Australia's east coast were bracing for "catastrophic" conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas. "We really need people to stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe and act in accordance with your plan and the advice that might be given out …

School closures and evacuations warnings as NSW catastrophic fires loom for Sydney
5 years, 4 months ago

School closures and evacuations warnings as NSW catastrophic fires loom for Sydney

ABC  

Tuesday's fire danger is expected to be worse than originally forecast after the NSW Rural Fire Service extended its "catastrophic" warning to coastal cities south of Sydney. On Monday afternoon, another 400,000 people across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas were warned to prepare for the worst ahead of what NSW Police Minister David Elliot said could be "the most dangerous …

Australian bushfires: Firefighters rush to prepare for 'bad, if not worse' conditions in coming days after blaze kills three, razes more than 150 houses
5 years, 4 months ago

Australian bushfires: Firefighters rush to prepare for 'bad, if not worse' conditions in coming days after blaze kills three, razes more than 150 houses

Firstpost  

Firefighters in eastern Australia on Sunday rushed to prepare for ‘bad, if not worse’ conditions expected in the coming days after ferocious bushfires devastated communities Taree: Firefighters in eastern Australia on Sunday rushed to prepare for “bad, if not worse” conditions expected in the coming days after ferocious bushfires devastated communities. Wider swathes of the states — including outer Sydney …

3 Dead In Australian Bushfires As Country Braces For Summer
5 years, 4 months ago

3 Dead In Australian Bushfires As Country Braces For Summer

NPR  

3 Dead In Australian Bushfires As Country Braces For Summer Enlarge this image toggle caption Darren Pateman/AP Darren Pateman/AP Three people are dead and more are missing after wildfires erupted on the southeastern coast of Australia, according to the New South Wales Police, fueled by more than two years of drought that has impacted almost all of the region. Even …

Queensland bushfires: Australians flee homes after 'highly unusual' fires break out
6 years, 4 months ago

Queensland bushfires: Australians flee homes after 'highly unusual' fires break out

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The declaration comes amid warnings the fire threat is …

Hundreds flee homes in Australia as fires started by lightning rage out of control
7 years ago

Hundreds flee homes in Australia as fires started by lightning rage out of control

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bush and grass fires sweeping …

Bushfires spark evacuation alerts in Victoria's south-west
7 years ago

Bushfires spark evacuation alerts in Victoria's south-west

ABC  

Emergency services issued evacuation alerts for four bushfires burning out of control in Victoria's south-west in the early hours of Sunday morning. Residents in Gazzette were advised to leave the area if it was safe to do so as a fire travelled in a south-easterly direction towards Penshurst. Emergency services said the fire at Hawkesdale was travelling in a south-easterly …

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