BUSHFIRE CRISIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
5 years 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 more blazes around Hotham and Omeo More than 1,000 firefighters are working across the state There are between 3,000 to 4,000 people stranded in Mallacoota and they are being asked to register for navy evacuation. The plan is for 800 to be taken out by sea from 7am Friday, with more trips to follow Helicopters will be used for evacuations as well, when possible because of smoke Some firefighter shift changes are happening via helicopter 24 satellite phones either dropped into isolated communities or delivered later on Thursday The CFA is burning out areas around Clifton Creek Relief packages including water are arriving to remote communities THE FALLOUT SO FAR? Temporary facilities will be in place for the start of term one More than 766,000 hectares of land has been burnt out in East Gippsland About 24 remote communities have lost power and phone coverage A boil water notice for Mallacoota has been lifted, but people are asked to restrict to essential use WHAT'S NEXT? With the worsening conditions forecast in East Gippsland and Alpine areas from Friday night into Saturday, residents are being ask to think about leaving now if they can It could take days or even weeks to entirely evacuate Mallacoota because of the logistical challenges Moderate conditions on Thursday are helping firefighters, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s and fairly light winds Mercury is forecast to creep up in the region on Friday, before reaching the 40s on Saturday, when the heat, hot winds and possible thunderstorms will increase the risk of new fires

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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 …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Bushfire emergency in regional Victoria
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Bushfire risk lingers as country swelters under heatwave
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bushfire risk lingers as country swelters under heatwave

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Parts of Australia are sweltering in an extreme heatwave with temperatures expected to climb to 47 degrees in some areas, eclipsing December records. David Estcourt: Despite Cree Marshall's home in the town of White Cliffs being exposed to some of the most brutal temperatures today, she expects it to remain completely cool, even without air conditioning. Cree Marshall: …

NSW bushfire victims fight after Queensland farmers receive more cash
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NSW bushfire victims fight after Queensland farmers receive more cash

ABC  

If it wasn't for a small section of white fence and some billboards, it would be hard to see where the rural border community of Wallangarra-Jennings splits into two. The farmers on the NSW side of the border said they had been left behind after the state government failed to secure the same disaster support that Queensland farmers were offered. …

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 …

Queensland tipped for intense bushfire season with high fuel loads and hot weather
5 months ago

Queensland tipped for intense bushfire season with high fuel loads and hot weather

ABC  

With higher fuel loads and predictions of hotter than average temperatures over the next few months, the outlook for Queensland's upcoming bushfire season is bleak. Higher fuel loads Mr Millington said a wet summer produced more vegetation that, coupled with predicted hotter temperatures over the next few months, would put Queensland at an increased risk of bushfires. Mr Millington said …

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 …

Aerial firefighting units on standby as South Australia prepares for 'extreme' fire danger
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level
1 year ago

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

ABC  

A bushfire near Narrabri in north-west NSW has been upgraded to emergency warning level for the second time in 24 hours, with residents in the area of Bohena Creek told it is to late to leave. Key points: A bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 64,000 hectares The Rural Fire Service says there are concerns for …

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region
1 year ago

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region

ABC  

Multiple fires burning in the NSW Hunter region have been downgraded to "watch and act" level as weather conditions ease. Key points: Multiple fires were burning in the area around Cessnock, NSW Embers blown by the wind could start spot fires, so residents are urged to remain vigilant Crews had been working in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and low …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat
1 year, 2 months ago

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat

ABC  

A fire raging south-west of Grafton on the NSW Mid North Coast escalated to Emergency level on Wednesday afternoon before being downgraded to Advice hours later, with residents in the region being advised to seek shelter. Key points: Hot and dry conditions are driving two bushfires in northern NSW Extreme fire risk was declared in the Hunter, North-Western and Northern …

Bushfire continues to burn through more than 2.8 million hectares in the Northern Territory's Barkly
1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire continues to burn through more than 2.8 million hectares in the Northern Territory's Barkly

ABC  

Northern Territory cattle producers are hoping a series of backburns over 160 kilometres long will help stop a fire that has burnt more than 2.8 million hectares in the Barkly region. Key points: The fire has been burning for about six weeks The Barkly Highway was closed for three days because of fire conditions A station manager has called for …

Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns
1 year, 2 months ago

Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns

ABC  

Six New South Wales schools are closed as hot and windy conditions set in across large parts of the state, while the recovery effort from a large fire still burning on the state's Far South Coast begins. Key points: Six total fire bans are in place amid extreme fire danger for five NSW regions Nearly 50 fires are already burning …

Australian Authorities Warn Citizens of Horrific Bushfire Season
1 year, 2 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 …

Huge NT bushfire shuts down Barkly Highway, surges towards Queensland border
1 year, 3 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, 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 …

Sydney bushfires: More than 100 blazes across New South Wales as temperatures soar to 33C
1 year, 3 months ago

Sydney bushfires: More than 100 blazes across New South Wales as temperatures soar to 33C

Daily Mail  

Dry heat and strengthening winds have placed Sydney and holidaymakers on high alert for bushfires as more than 100 blazes burn statewide. Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter are among five areas facing extreme danger from blazes on Tuesday and among eight areas subject to total fire bans. A fire burns near Bawley Point on the New South Wales south coast …

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 …

Australia, scarred by bushfires, on high alert for dangerous summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia, scarred by bushfires, on high alert for dangerous summer

The Hindu  

Four years since bushfires destroyed wide swathes of southeastern Australia, killing 33, the country is once again on high alert, bracing for what weather experts say will be the hottest, driest period since the so-called Black Summer. "Once we've actually dried out the landscape from the wet conditions it's starting from, it could be that we end up with a …

'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 …

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state
1 year, 4 months ago

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state

ABC  

Warm and windy conditions in New South Wales have fanned dozens of blazes across the state, with hundreds of firefighters mobilised to contain them throughout the weekend. Key points: More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, following strong winds on Friday Two fires reached Watch and Act alert level in the Clarence Valley The RFS warns fire danger season …

NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry wraps as Blue Mountains locals make last-ditch appeal on back-burn
1 year, 4 months ago

NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry wraps as Blue Mountains locals make last-ditch appeal on back-burn

ABC  

After almost two years, the New South Wales Bushfires Coronial Inquiry has withdrawn to consider its findings, after hearing that a back-burn that sparked a devastating fire in the Blue Mountains was "appropriate" in what were "undoubtedly difficult circumstances". Key points: The NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry has adjourned for Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan to consider her findings For almost two years, …

Australia’s east faces ‘worst heatwave in two years’ as bushfires continue to rage
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia’s east faces ‘worst heatwave in two years’ as bushfires continue to rage

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 Bushfires continue to burn across New South Wales as Sydney and some other parts of …

Three million trees are being planted in the NSW Central West but timber shortage drives 40pc price rise
2 years, 5 months ago

Three million trees are being planted in the NSW Central West but timber shortage drives 40pc price rise

ABC  

More than 3 million trees are being planted in the New South Wales Central West as heavy rainfall creates the ideal conditions for growth. Key points: Three million trees are being planted near Oberon and Orange Forestry NSW says ideal weather conditions are helping recover the losses experienced during the Black Summer bushfires The cost of timber has risen by …

'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 …

Residents flee flames, fear for homes, as southern WA bushfire emergency worsens
2 years, 11 months 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 …

Australia’s wildfires released as much smoke as a massive volcanic eruption, study finds
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia’s wildfires released as much smoke as a massive volcanic eruption, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Australia’s devastating recent wildfires thrust as much smoke into the Earth’s atmosphere as a powerful volcanic eruption, causing cooling over the region’s oceans with potentially long-lasting impacts, according to the authors of a new study. 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, …

Perth Hills bushfire emergency claims more homes as blaze continues to burn out of control
3 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
4 years ago

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island

The Independent  

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Australia heading into new 'fire age', warns global fire historian
4 years, 7 months ago

Australia heading into new 'fire age', warns global fire historian

ABC  

Australia could be at the beginning of a new "epoch of fire", driven by humans and climate change. Key points: This summer’s bushfires have been described as "forever fires" by fire historian Stephen Pyne March 2 was the first time in 240 days that not a single wildfire was burning in Australia The royal commission into last summer's bushfires has …

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 …

The size of Australia's bushfire crisis captured in five big numbers
4 years, 9 months ago

The size of Australia's bushfire crisis captured in five big numbers

ABC  

Many Australians just lost their summer, thanks to the recent bushfire crisis. To put that in some perspective, in New South Wales alone more than 5.4 million hectares have been burned, said Ben Shepherd from the NSW Rural Fire Service. "An average fire season here in New South Wales is typically at around 300,000 hectares," Inspector Shepherd said. "The first …

Australia’s New South Wales free from bushfires for first time in more than 240 days
4 years, 10 months ago

Australia’s New South Wales free from bushfires for first time in more than 240 days

CNN  

CNN — The Australian state of New South Wales is officially free from bushfires for the first time in more than 240 days, according to the area’s fire service. On February 13 the fire service said all of the fires in New South Wales had been declared contained for the first time this season. “For the first time since early …

Huge East Gippsland bushfire that burned for three months finally declared 'contained'
4 years, 10 months ago

Huge East Gippsland bushfire that burned for three months finally declared 'contained'

ABC  

A huge bushfire complex that charred more than 320,000 hectares of East Gippsland over the past 91 days has finally been contained. Key points: Recent rainfall doused the edges of the fire allowing crews to directly attack hot spots The emergency services still have to remove dangerous trees and landslips to stabilise around 3,800 kilometres of roads The forecast for …

How extreme conditions drove Australia's record bushfire disaster
4 years, 10 months ago

How extreme conditions drove Australia's record bushfire disaster

ABC  

Highlighted fire scarring near Newcastle and Sydney on 30 January 2020 From above, Australia is a nation torched and scarred. Fires burn across Queensland and northern New South Wales on 14 September 2019 Imagery from the Japanese Himawari weather satellite shows plumes of smoke clearly visible from space. Highlighted fire scarring at Gospers Mountain, 21 December 2019 Satellite imagery from …

NSW bushfire death toll rises to 25 after body found inside burnt-out home near Moruya
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW bushfire death toll rises to 25 after body found inside burnt-out home near Moruya

ABC  

A body has been found inside a razed home on the NSW South Coast where fires raged on Thursday, bringing the state's bushfire death toll to 25. Key points: Police were called to the destroyed home in Bodalla after concerns were raised for the occupant It is believed the remains are those of a 59-year-old male An unconfirmed number of …

Australian bushfire photos from the air show scale of carnage and destruction
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire photos from the air show scale of carnage and destruction

ABC  

As the smoke begins to clear, we're seeing for the first time the unimaginable scale of Australia's worst bushfire season. "I've grown up in the bush and when you see there's nothing left in those places it leaves you wondering, you know, how does an ecosystem recover from this?" "Your mind gets switched off from family life and work life," …

Some Coalition MPs say that arson is mostly to blame for the bushfire crisis. Here are the facts
4 years, 11 months ago

Some Coalition MPs say that arson is mostly to blame for the bushfire crisis. Here are the facts

ABC  

As bushfires continue to cut a devastating swath across millions of hectares, debate has turned to focus on the extent to which arson is to blame. Key points: There is no evidence that arson has reached "unprecedented" levels Lightning strikes appear to be responsible for most fires in the current crisis In general, fires caused by arson are typically smaller …

NSW bushfires leave many struggling without insurance on their homes
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW bushfires leave many struggling without insurance on their homes

ABC  

When it came time to renew his home insurance two years ago, Rob Sayer let it slide. Key points: The home Jeremadra resident Rob Sayer built 40 years ago was destroyed on New Year's Eve He had not not been insured for two years Eurobodalla Shire Council is urging residents to take time with their insurance claims and not accept …

Data | What made the Australian bushfires so severe this season?
4 years, 11 months ago

Data | What made the Australian bushfires so severe this season?

The Hindu  

Australia is facing one of its worst bushfire seasons in history, which has caused the deaths of at least 24 people and more than one billion animals as on January 8. Searing heat In 2019, Australia was 1.52°C warmer than the average temperature between 1961 and 1990, the hottest year on record since 1900. Record temperatures image/svg+xml 1.5 1 0.5 …

Australia bushfires: At least 24 people killed, over six mn hectares of land lost; Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia bushfires: At least 24 people killed, over six mn hectares of land lost; Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies

Firstpost  

In South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, the bushfire threat on Thursday was escalated with ‘a watch and act warning’ issued for a fire near Parndana which according to the Country Fire Service was uncontrolled and was burning in a southeasterly direction threatening the safety of people in the area. Melbourne: Australia’s raging bushfire crisis, one of the worst in its history, …

Tim Paine, Nathan Lyon pay visit to bushfire heroes in Southern Highlands. Watch
4 years, 11 months ago

Tim Paine, Nathan Lyon pay visit to bushfire heroes in Southern Highlands. Watch

India TV News  

Less than 48 hours after celebrating a 3-0 series win over New Zealand, Australian captain Tim Paine and star spinner Nathan Lyon went straight to Southern Highlands and paid a visit to the fire ravaged communities. "Myself and Nathan, obviously with the day off, thought it would be good idea just to come out and basically say g'day and say …

Hundreds arrested for deliberately starting Australia bushfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds arrested for deliberately starting Australia bushfires

India TV News  

Hundreds of Australians have been arrested for deliberately starting the devastating bushfires since September, that have so far claimed the lives of 25 people, it was reported on Tuesday. The Australian newspaper said in a report that the people were arrested in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, the worst hit states, reports Xinhua news agency. In …

Australia Fires: Military deployed to keep deadly fires from spreading further — 'It's an atomic bomb,' say authorities
4 years, 11 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 …

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