Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage
4 days, 11 hours 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 spread towards a much larger number of communities," Luke Heagerty from the State Control Centre said. "As each day goes by and our containment works continue, that means we're getting closer to containing that fire but, really importantly, reducing that threat," Mr Heagerty said. Speaking to media outside a home in Moyston, Oliver Sim from Forest Fire Management Victoria said the house was saved because of preventative measures by firefighters. Bureau of Meterology forecaster Stephanie Miles said two to five millimetres of rain over bushfire on Saturday would offer "a little bit" of help to firefighters.

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Victorian bushfire evacuees buoyed by community kindness amid Grampians bushfires
4 days, 11 hours ago

Victorian bushfire evacuees buoyed by community kindness amid Grampians bushfires

ABC  

After two years of travelling the country in a caravan, Narissa McConnell and her family of five decided to settle in picturesque Halls Gap. "After the February fires, a lot of people have been prepared for this," Northern Grampians Councillor Jack Blake said. Halls Gap Zoo owner Mark Treweek has been blown away by offers to house some of the …

Victorian fire authorities confirm one home and sheds destroyed in Grampians bushfires
5 days, 11 hours ago

Victorian fire authorities confirm one home and sheds destroyed in Grampians bushfires

ABC  

Victorian authorities have confirmed eight buildings have been destroyed by bushfires in Victoria's Grampians region. While authorities officially say there have been no homes lost in the fire, Ms Guthrie said a neighbour's house "wasn't spared". She said they were grateful to locals who had brought private firefighting units, plus CFA crews and Parks Victoria firefighters an four grader drivers …

Bushfire emergency in regional Victoria
6 days, 9 hours ago

Bushfire emergency in regional Victoria

ABC  

Isobel Roe: Hello and welcome to The World Today. Isobel Roe: A fire emergency is unfolding in Victoria with an out-of-control bushfire in the Grampians National Park, expanding to more than 50,000 hectares in the state's west. Isobel Roe: That's Boxing Day tsunami survivor Michael Tyrrell. Kathleen O'Connor: After a challenging year, Lindsay Carroll says she hopes today will be …

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record
3 months, 4 weeks 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 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 alert downgraded for Chapman Valley, Northampton as firefighters contain blaze
1 year ago

Bushfire alert downgraded for Chapman Valley, Northampton as firefighters contain blaze

ABC  

A bushfire that threatened lives and homes in Western Australia's Mid West has been downgraded as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Key points: Firefighters are working to contain a bushfire that threatened lives and homes in WA's Mid West Residents credit volunteers with saving multiple properties from flames The North West Coastal highway remains closed, with conditions to be …

Exhausted Queensland fire crews battle 420 bushfires in a week amid warnings of worst fire season in 70 years
1 year, 2 months ago

Exhausted Queensland fire crews battle 420 bushfires in a week amid warnings of worst fire season in 70 years

ABC  

As more than 60 fires rage across Queensland, the Rural Fire Brigade Association chief has warned the state is in the grip of its worst fire season in 70 years. Key points: Firefighters are warning this bushfire season is the worst they have seen in decades Crews have fought more than 400 fires this week alone Queensland's premier says reinforcements …

Deepwater bushfire destroys home, QFES tells residents not to return
1 year, 2 months ago

Deepwater bushfire destroys home, QFES tells residents not to return

ABC  

Fire crews are urging residents of Oyster Creek to leave immediately as a blaze continues to rage near Agnes Water in Queensland. Key points: Authorities say it is not safe to return for some Deepwater residents The blaze destroyed one house and one other structure overnight The Rosedale Hotel and Caravan Park is acting as a refuge for displaced residents …

Huge NT bushfire shuts down Barkly Highway, surges towards Queensland border
1 year, 2 months ago

Huge NT bushfire shuts down Barkly Highway, surges towards Queensland border

ABC  

A major highway in the Northern Territory has been closed because of a monster fire in the Barkly region that has been burning for weeks and scorched more than two million hectares. Key points: Bushfires NT has withdrawn from "active management" of the fire Pastoralist says they have been left to fend for themselves Interstate resources that fought the blaze …

Another Black Summer for Australia? Residents told to Flee Victoria Bushfires
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

Fire crews sent to NT remote communities as separate bushfire rages south of Tennant Creek
1 year, 3 months ago

Fire crews sent to NT remote communities as separate bushfire rages south of Tennant Creek

ABC  

Fire crews have been sent to remote communities south of the Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek as a number of bushfires continue to rage in the area. Key points: A Watch and Act remains in place for the bushfire east of Tennant Creek Volunteer firefighters from South Australia will help strengthen containment lines Crews are also battling a separate …

'Horrendous' Wheatbelt bushfires still pose a threat, says fire chief
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Perth bushfire victim who watched house burn on livestream urges residents to evacuate
3 years, 10 months ago

Perth bushfire victim who watched house burn on livestream urges residents to evacuate

ABC  

From 50 kilometres away, Craig Longbottom watched his home in the peaceful semi-rural West Australian township of Gidgegannup go up in flames. Mr Longbottom installed motion sensor security cameras to help catch burglars — instead, they streamed pictures of a wall of flames engulfing his property, live to his tablet. "Initially we didn't really believe it was going to come …

Perth Hills bushfire emergency claims more homes as blaze continues to burn out of control
3 years, 10 months ago

Perth Hills bushfire emergency claims more homes as blaze continues to burn out of control

ABC  

Firefighters are making progress in containing the massive Perth Hills bushfire, which has so far razed 81 properties in four days and more than 10,00 hectares of land. Key points: Firefighters have managed to save the under-threat Shady Hills estate But the perimeter of the massive blaze has grown to 136 kilometres Emergency funding has been announced for affected homeowners …

Perth Hills bushfire at 'critical' stage as firefighters struggle to contain massive blaze
3 years, 10 months ago

Perth Hills bushfire at 'critical' stage as firefighters struggle to contain massive blaze

ABC  

Fire authorities battling a massive bushfire threatening lives and homes in the Perth Hills say the situation is at a critical stage as strong south easterly winds push the blaze towards houses on the northern edge of the fire. Key points: Wind changes are hindering efforts to control the Perth Hills blaze The massive fire has burned through more than …

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 …

Watch | Massive bushfires across Australia
4 years, 11 months ago

Watch | Massive bushfires across Australia

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called up about 3,000 reservists as the threat of wildfires escalated Saturday in at least three states. The fire broke containment lines Friday and was described as “virtually unstoppable” as it destroyed buildings and burned through more than 14,000 hectares of Flinders Chase National Park. Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fizsimmons said the 264,000-hectare …

Fires in Victoria destroy estimated 300 homes, former police chief to lead Bushfire Recovery Victoria
4 years, 11 months ago

Fires in Victoria destroy estimated 300 homes, former police chief to lead Bushfire Recovery Victoria

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says at least 200 homes have been confirmed lost in the state's bushfires, but that number is expected to rise to 300 when assessment teams complete their work. Key points: The full scale of destruction is still being calculated, as smoke and fires hinder access in affected areas Former police commissioner Ken Lay will lead a …

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 …

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 …

NSW and Victoria bushfire conditions worsen with fears blazes could be unstoppable
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW and Victoria bushfire conditions worsen with fears blazes could be unstoppable

ABC  

Bushfire activity across south-eastern Australia has picked up as the region is swept by hot, gusty winds that authorities fear could render blazes unstoppable. Key points: Temperatures have reached into the mid-40s in parts of NSW and Victoria as strong winds fan bushfire activity Authorities fear existing bushfires will spread and join and dry lightning could start new ones The …

BUSHFIRE CRISIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
4 years, 11 months ago

BUSHFIRE CRISIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Daily Mail  

NSW WHERE ARE THE NSW BUSHFIRES? Two confirmed deaths including - Buchan resident Mick Roberts There are 28 people who remain missing in Gippsland Ten watch and act warnings in place across the state, the second highest warning level About 50 fires are still burning in the state A 'very active' fire at Ensay in the Swift's Creek Valley with …

Bushfires cut off Victorian communities as weekend weather prompts fresh warnings
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Bushfire to affect residents and holidaymakers long after the flames die out
5 years ago

Bushfire to affect residents and holidaymakers long after the flames die out

ABC  

Residents and holidaymakers by their thousands have escaped the flames, only to face another trial … what next? Key points: Thousands remain stranded in New South Wales and Victoria Shortages of fuel, food and water have been reported, as well as communication and power outages People face days before roads can be reopened The bushfire crisis engulfing New South Wales …

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 …

NSW bushfire burning at Kerry Ridge downgraded to watch and act, 'mega-fire' downgraded to advice
5 years ago

NSW bushfire burning at Kerry Ridge downgraded to watch and act, 'mega-fire' downgraded to advice

ABC  

The Gospers Mountain "mega-fire" burning north-west of Sydney, as well as a bushfire in the Hunter region have both been downgraded. Fire crews lost control of a backburn on the "mega-fire" yesterday afternoon and 20 structures around Mount Irvine, Mount Wilson and Mount Tomah were destroyed as a result. RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the crews in the area were …

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 …

NSW fire crews backburn near Sydney 'mega fire' lines ahead of hot weather forecast
5 years ago

NSW fire crews backburn near Sydney 'mega fire' lines ahead of hot weather forecast

ABC  

Firefighters are taking advantage of a rare opportunity to conduct "critical backburning" ahead of dangerous fire conditions predicted for early this week. Key points: There were over 100 bush and grass fires burning across the state on Saturday night The Bureau of Meteorology said cool easterly winds would raise humidity on Sunday Ash was seen washing up on Sydney's eastern …

NSW bushfires surround Sydney but conditions ease for now
5 years 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 …

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 …

WA bushfire season sees fire authorities brace for bad conditions leading into summer
5 years, 1 month ago

WA bushfire season sees fire authorities brace for bad conditions leading into summer

ABC  

As devastating bushfires tear through communities on the east coast of the country, emergency services in Western Australia are holding their breath. After a series of relatively mild summers, and a relatively dry winter this year, fire authorities warn bushfire conditions heading into summer are on a par with some of the worst seen in recent years. "We look at …

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, 1 month 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 …

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