Bushfire conditions ease in NSW and Victoria but communities still on alert
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire conditions ease in NSW and Victoria but communities still on alert

ABC  

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning said it will soon be establishing a Wildlife Triage Centre in Bairnsdale. DELWP's James Todd told ABC Gippsland that crews can't go out and search for injured wildlife, until the areas are deemed safe by authorities. We have been doing some inspections around the fire grounds, but that's been a bit limited, as of today we didn't record any injured wildlife, but that work will continue tomorrow," he said. "Some key fauna species of concern that we know have been impacted, at least in terms of the extent of the fires analysed against their known habitat include brushtail rock wallaby, diamond python, spot-tail quoll and a number of freshwater fish," he said. "As soon as the fire ground is declared safe, or parts declared safe, DELWP will deploy response planning teams that will use the information we develop to determine the impact.

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Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage
1 week ago

Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage

ABC  

Three homes have been destroyed by bushfire in western Victoria as mild weather conditions allow crews to strengthen containment lines. "We expect those numbers to potentially change as the day goes on, but at the moment that's still a really great outcome given that we were expecting Thursday to have been a day where we could have seen the fire …

Emergency warning downgraded for Creswick bushfire near Ballarat in Victoria's west
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Emergency warning downgraded for Creswick bushfire near Ballarat in Victoria's west

ABC  

Fire crews are continuing to battle an out-of-control bushfire at Creswick, in central Victoria, after a day of extreme fire weather on Monday, but the threat appears to be easing. Nearly 60 Country Fire Authority vehicles responded to the fire, which started in the Creswick State Forest at about 5pm Monday. Residents recount evacuation dramas Sarah Russell was watching the …

Warning issued as bushfire moves towards Forsayth in Queensland's far northern gulf country
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warning issued as bushfire moves towards Forsayth in Queensland's far northern gulf country

ABC  

Peter Fleming only had time to grab a T-shirt and his mobile phone as a ferocious fire engulfed his house in Queensland's far northern gulf country. The Queensland Fire Department on Monday issued a Prepare to Leave bushfire warning for Forsayth and surrounds as well as a Stay Informed warning for nearby Georgetown. "The Prepare to Leave warning was issued …

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record
4 months ago

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record

ABC  

As chaotic weather wreaks havoc across Tasmania and Victoria, there are warnings over a heightened threat of bushfires in the coming months in other parts of the country. Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory face an increased risk of bushfires this spring after "unusually high" maximum temperatures were recorded around the country. The official seasonal bushfire outlook shows …

Bayindeen bushfire still burning as Victoria and South Australia swelter through extreme weather
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Bushfire threat across NSW and Queensland eases as blazes burn near towns of Tenterfield, Wallangarra and Tara
1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire threat across NSW and Queensland eases as blazes burn near towns of Tenterfield, Wallangarra and Tara

ABC  

Easing weather conditions have helped firefighters get on top of dozens of fires rampaging through regional communities across Queensland and New South Wales that have destroyed dozens of homes. Key points: Firefighters have got the upper hand on a fire that broke out near a school in Sydney's west A cool southerly change is spreading across major fire grounds 53 …

Another Black Summer for Australia? Residents told to Flee Victoria Bushfires
1 year, 3 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 …

Less than 24-hours after fires ravage Victorian communities, they're now preparing for floods
1 year, 3 months ago

Less than 24-hours after fires ravage Victorian communities, they're now preparing for floods

ABC  

Quick Read In short: Several communities in Gippsland, in Victoria's east, remain on high alert as bushfires continue to burn. Firefighters get 'upper hand' with weather reprieve CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said Sunday had been a "very challenging day" for firefighters. He said milder conditions on Monday allowed hundreds of firefighters to get "the upper hand" in containing the …

'Catastrophic' bushfire warning has thousands of Australians on alert this spring
1 year, 4 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 …

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve wildfire brought under control after two days; no loss of animals or birds reported, says official
3 years, 9 months ago

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve wildfire brought under control after two days; no loss of animals or birds reported, says official

Firstpost  

Bhopal/Umaria: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday reviewed the wildfire situation at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in the state’s Umaria district. The chief minister reviewed the situation and instructed the authorities to take necessary action in case of casualties of wild animals in the blaze, an official from the state public relations department said. “No wild animals or …

Wooroloo bushfire aftermath leaves West Australian native wildlife carers traumatised
3 years, 10 months ago

Wooroloo bushfire aftermath leaves West Australian native wildlife carers traumatised

ABC  

This month's Wooroloo bushfire disaster in Western Australia not only destroyed 86 homes, it also killed countless native animals. Key points: Wildlife carers have sprung to action to help save native animals injured in the Wooroloo bushfire On average five kangaroos a day have had to be euthanased Toodyay wildlife carers have set up a makeshift burns unit to treat …

Bushfire royal commission: Fire damaged prehistoric Wollemi Pines but most saved from major destruction
4 years, 7 months ago

Bushfire royal commission: Fire damaged prehistoric Wollemi Pines but most saved from major destruction

ABC  

The critically endangered prehistoric Wollemi Pines — whose location is a closely-guarded secret — suffered minor damage from last season's fires, but escaped major destruction thanks to prevention efforts. Ms Paterson said Kangaroo Island was one of Australia's "biodiversity hotspots" and it was still unclear just how many species of plants and animals were lost. "The impact of the 2019/20 …

NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery
4 years, 8 months ago

NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery

ABC  

The Richardson family has been living with their neighbours for five months since a bushfire destroyed their home on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. It's been tough — but yesterday they got a small rectangular lifeline in the form of a temporary accommodation "pod". "It's got everything we are going to need, we can actually move home," Ms …

Inside the race to protect 250 threatened species hit by bushfire
4 years, 11 months ago

Inside the race to protect 250 threatened species hit by bushfire

ABC  

Ecologists have calculated that at least 6 million hectares of habitat that is home to at least 250 different threatened species has now gone up in smoke. Key points: About 70 threatened species lost more than half their habitat to recent bushfires Of the 250 overall species to lose habitat, 25 are listed as critically endangered and include plants, birds, …

Victoria's native wildlife at risk of starving to death unless government drops food, vets say
4 years, 11 months ago

Victoria's native wildlife at risk of starving to death unless government drops food, vets say

ABC  

The Australian Veterinary Association is desperately calling on the Victorian Government to airdrop food into inaccessible, bushfire-affected land in Victoria to save starving wildlife. Key points: An estimated billion animals have died in the eastern Australian bushfires Animal rights groups have said without airdrops of food, Victorian wildlife will starve to death in weeks Last week, the NSW Government dropped …

Western Australia bushfires devastate the Stirling Ranges — one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots
4 years, 11 months ago

Western Australia bushfires devastate the Stirling Ranges — one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots

ABC  

Rare and unique flora and fauna in Western Australia's Stirling Range may never fully recover from a massive series of fires which devastated the national park, which is considered one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots. Key points: More than 40,000 hectares of land have been burned in bushfires in WA's Stirling Range National Park The park is home …

Fires in East Gippsland and Victoria's north-east likely to threaten lives again on Thursday
4 years, 11 months ago

Fires in East Gippsland and Victoria's north-east likely to threaten lives again on Thursday

ABC  

Countless stories of devastation are emerging from Victoria's east and north-east, where four people remain missing as authorities brace for more bushfire emergencies from Thursday. Mr Crisp said it was "inevitable" fires near Corryong would join up with fires across the border in NSW. Mr McNamara, a former Nationals MP who also chairs the fund set up to support victims …

In the fire-ravaged East Gippsland bush, a wildlife carer faces a nightmare
4 years, 11 months ago

In the fire-ravaged East Gippsland bush, a wildlife carer faces a nightmare

ABC  

In a forest of blackened trees, wildlife carer Lorna King has begun the grim task of looking for native animals that can be saved before the East Gippsland bushfires rage again. Key points: Some key species of concern include the brushtail rock wallaby, the diamond python and the spot-tailed quoll A wildlife triage centre will be set up at Bairnsdale …

‘A shape in the ash’: Bushfires destroy Australian wildlife
4 years, 11 months ago

‘A shape in the ash’: Bushfires destroy Australian wildlife

Al Jazeera  

Rescuers race to save animals in distress amid reports that half a billion mammals, bird and reptiles have died. “The scope of these fires is something we’ve never experienced before,” said Lett, whose work with the Australian wildlife rescue group, WIRES, often involves searching for survivors amid the ashes. “For the past six weeks, what we’re seeing is mass abandonment …

Bushfires destroy more property in Victoria as military, volunteers ramp up disaster relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfires destroy more property in Victoria as military, volunteers ramp up disaster relief

ABC  

Light rain will barely give firefighters the chance to "take a breath" before Victoria is likely to face another fire emergency in a few days, authorities say. Fires incident controller Andy Gillham said some communities were threatened two or three times over Saturday, including a "very close call at Omeo", where Army helicopters evacuated people from the oval. Mr Gillham …

Australia bushfires: Death toll mounts to 16, hundreds of homes destroyed
5 years ago

Australia bushfires: Death toll mounts to 16, hundreds of homes destroyed

India TV News  

Three more people lost their lives in the raging Australian bushfires on Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths since October to 16 in deadly blazes that have forced thousands to seek refuge due to the worst fire crisis that has hit the country in decades. "Police have confirmed a further three deaths as a result of the fires on …

Bushfires cut off Victorian communities as weekend weather prompts fresh warnings
5 years ago

Bushfires cut off Victorian communities as weekend weather prompts fresh warnings

ABC  

Firefighters, police and the army are making extraordinary efforts to bring relief to thousands of Victorians cut off by bushfires, as they brace for extreme weekend weather which could see huge bushfires merge in the state's east and north-east. Key points: An operation is underway to evacuate some of the 4,000 people stranded at Mallacoota There are fears some communities …

Bushfires hit Victorian towns including Mallacoota and Corryong, leaving four missing and properties destroyed
5 years ago

Bushfires hit Victorian towns including Mallacoota and Corryong, leaving four missing and properties destroyed

ABC  

Aerial footage has revealed the scale of the destruction in parts of East Gippsland, as authorities confirm four people are unaccounted for and emergency-level bushfires continue to threaten homes and lives across the state. Key points: Premier Daniel Andrews said authorities had "very real fears" for the safety of those missing Several emergency-level blazes are still threatening lives and homes …

Bundoora fire damages homes in Melbourne's north as bushfires intensify in Victoria's East Gippsland
5 years ago

Bundoora fire damages homes in Melbourne's north as bushfires intensify in Victoria's East Gippsland

ABC  

Authorities have eased warnings for an out-of-control bushfire that damaged three homes in Melbourne's north, as a wind change sweeping Victoria brings new challenges for communities threatened by blazes in the state's east. Key points: A volunteer firefighter died and two others suffered burns while battling a separate blaze near the New South Wales border Emergency warnings are in place …

Bushfire outlook update makes for more grim reading for summer ahead
5 years ago

Bushfire outlook update makes for more grim reading for summer ahead

ABC  

We're already dealing with a fire season for the record books — crews exhausted, millions of hectares burnt, scores of houses destroyed — but an update of the danger ahead paints an even more ominous picture. Key points: The bushfire outlook from August warned of above-normal bushfire conditions for most of the east coast this summer, as well as parts …

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

Bushfire horror: Conditions set to worse in Sydney next week
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Queensland bushfire threat prompts Premier to return home early from Switzerland
5 years, 3 months ago

Queensland bushfire threat prompts Premier to return home early from Switzerland

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will cut short her trip to Europe in response to the state's ongoing bushfire emergency. Key points: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will return home from Switzerland early because of the fire threat The Peregian Beach blaze flared up late yesterday afternoon, and still burns out of control More than 80 fires are still burning across the state …

Gold Coast hinterland bushfire leaves animals in recovery hospital as hundreds rescued
5 years, 3 months ago

Gold Coast hinterland bushfire leaves animals in recovery hospital as hundreds rescued

ABC  

A singed and injured koala and her joey, who have become a symbol of hope and resilience amid Queensland's bushfire emergency, are slowly recovering in a Brisbane wildlife hospital. Key points: The photo of the koala and joey went viral when they were found by a police officer on Saturday The pair are recovering in the Queensland Wildlife Hospital, among …

Bushfires rage across southern Queensland, residents told to immediately leave Binna Burra and Applethorpe, too late to leave Stanthorpe
5 years, 3 months ago

Bushfires rage across southern Queensland, residents told to immediately leave Binna Burra and Applethorpe, too late to leave Stanthorpe

ABC  

Emergency warnings have been issued for out-of-control bushfires in southern Queensland as more than 50 fires burn across the state amid potentially catastrophic, hot and windy conditions. Key points: Emergency warnings have been issued for bushfires near Canungra and Stanthorpe One home has already been destroyed south of Canungra QFES says there are more than 50 fires burning across Queensland …

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