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 attempting to protect communities around the Bells Line of Road, but "unfortunately things don't always go to plan". RFS Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers said "nothing is working out" for crews battling the "mega-blaze" which has been burning for months. "If it continues to burn down the valley, then it exposes potentially the Blue Mountains region along the Great Western Highway, particularly the northern side," he said.

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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 …

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. …

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 …

Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds
11 months ago

Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds

ABC  

Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. Key points: The lead author of the report says fire management techniques need to be reconsidered The researchers say interfering with nature is increasing the risk of severe fires The RFS says the report does …

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 …

Hudson bushfire in NSW downgraded but similar conditions expected on Thursday
1 year, 1 month ago

Hudson bushfire in NSW downgraded but similar conditions expected on Thursday

ABC  

An emergency warning has been downgraded for the Hudson bushfire burning in the Narran Lake Reserve in north-west New South Wales, but authorities are bracing for similar conditions on Thursday. Key points: The fire threatened opal fields in the remote area in NSW's north-west Dozens of firefighters, two large air tankers and helicopters were deployed The NSW RFS are expecting …

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 …

A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes
1 year, 2 months ago

A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes

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 A wildfire is suspected to …

More than 53 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to rage in Tara
1 year, 2 months ago

More than 53 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to rage in Tara

ABC  

SARAH FERGUSON, PRESENTER: Firefighters were up early preparing for the worst around the Western Downs township of Tara. SARAH FERGUSON: As temperatures soared this afternoon, more communities in the southern Queensland and Wide Bay regions were told to leave or take shelter as life-threatening fires broke containment lines. MIKE WASSING, QLD FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES: It is probably another two …

About 70 bushfires burning across Queensland with conditions expected to worsen on Tuesday
1 year, 2 months ago

About 70 bushfires burning across Queensland with conditions expected to worsen on Tuesday

ABC  

Queensland firefighters continue to work tirelessly to contain a major blaze at Tara with conditions expected to flare up again on Tuesday. Three fires on the Sunshine Coast occurred in areas with no ignition source Queensland Police Service Deputy Commissioner Ben Marcus says authorities are looking "at the origin of all fires" across the state. Some people returning to homes …

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 …

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle
1 year, 2 months ago

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has died after suffering a medical episode while working on a bushfire in northern New South Wales Saturday. Key points: The man was working on a fire burning in the Kyogle region Saturday The NSW RFS Commissioner and Emergency Services Minister have acknowledged the impact on the man's family, fellow RFS members and the local community The …

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 …

'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, …

Fire rips through stubble near Gawler north of Adelaide amid day of extreme danger
1 year, 10 months ago

Fire rips through stubble near Gawler north of Adelaide amid day of extreme danger

ABC  

The threat from a bushfire burning near the town of Gawler and Adelaide's northern fringes has reduced, but the Country Fire Service is continuing to battle the blaze which has burned through hay and stubble. Key points: The fire has burned through stubble and hay, the CFS said It broke out in extreme heat, and burned close to a major …

Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage
1 year, 10 months ago

Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage

ABC  

Queensland firefighters are focusing efforts on three major bushfires burning in the Western Downs. He said the fire near Fairyland is also not contained and is out of control and that the conditions had been "some of the worst fire weather that we have seen for many years". "The Wieambilla fire is now finished — all damage assessments have been …

'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 …

Emergency warning downgraded as threat eases for bushfire in Rockingham, south of Perth
2 years, 11 months 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 …

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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Firefighters said nothing could stop the 'mega-blaze' — here's why it never flattened Sydney
4 years, 5 months ago

Firefighters said nothing could stop the 'mega-blaze' — here's why it never flattened Sydney

ABC  

As the first Black Summer inquiry prepares to report, we reveal the inside story of Australia's biggest bushfire. "We need to keep in mind that at that point in time there was significant fire activity across the state," NPWS Blue Mountains director David Crust said. It was almost just another statistic, one of more than 11,000 fire "incidents" across the …

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 …

Homes lost as bushfires hit NSW South Coast communities
4 years, 11 months ago

Homes lost as bushfires hit NSW South Coast communities

ABC  

Homes have been lost to out-of-control bushfires in NSW with temperatures hitting 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the state. Key points: There are reports of property losses on the south coast The public were urged to curb electricity use due to damage at some power stations The BOM is forecasting a temperature drop for Friday The NSW Rural Fire …

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," …

Bushfire-ravaged communities on the NSW South Coast begin picking up the pieces
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire-ravaged communities on the NSW South Coast begin picking up the pieces

ABC  

Recovery operations in communities on the New South Wales south coast are getting underway in earnest this week as the country continues to count the cost of the bushfire crisis. Key points: Recovery coordinators have begun organising the rebuild of fire-ravaged communities Tourists are being told they can return to towns on NSW south coast but must remain vigilant Residents …

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 …

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Burragate, Australia: Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeast Australia on Saturday, near where a man suffered serious burns protecting a home during a night of treacherous conditions during the nation’s unprecedented fire crisis. Authorities were assessing the damage after firefighters battled flames fanned by strong winds through the night and lightning strikes sparked new blazes in …

Fire crews take chance to backburn after mega-blaze forms on NSW-Victorian border
4 years, 11 months ago

Fire crews take chance to backburn after mega-blaze forms on NSW-Victorian border

ABC  

Firefighters across Victoria and New South Wales are battling to contain huge blazes burning across the country's south-east, as a wind change that initially fanned erratic fires brings a brief reprieve. Key points: In NSW erratic fire conditions have been predicted well into the night Rain in Victoria has been enough to extinguish so-called "campaign fires" but authorities warn forecast …

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, …

Queensland fire chief rejects criticism on shortfall in hazard reduction burns
4 years, 11 months ago

Queensland fire chief rejects criticism on shortfall in hazard reduction burns

ABC  

Claims Queensland authorities have not done enough to reduce the bushfire fuel load have been categorically rejected by the state's fire chief. Key points: QFES Commissioner rejects claims hazard reduction shortfall exacerbated fire risk Figures released this week reveal annual shortfalls in planned burns since 2016 Farmers say more burns needed in national parks and protected bushland Queensland Fire and …

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 …

Photos | Wildfire-weary Australians see no end to unprecedented calamity
4 years, 11 months ago

Photos | Wildfire-weary Australians see no end to unprecedented calamity

LA Times  

Exhausted firefighters welcomed cooler weather and patchy rain in blaze-ravaged southeastern Australia Monday after a calamitous few days, even as authorities warn of a return to dangerous conditions later this week. With no end in sight to the months-long crisis, authorities are counting the cost after the weekend saw properties in small towns on the south coast of New South …

'Millions of sparks': Bushfires raging across Australia prompt govt to conduct evacuations as authorities predict blaze may worsen with strong winds
5 years ago

'Millions of sparks': Bushfires raging across Australia prompt govt to conduct evacuations as authorities predict blaze may worsen with strong winds

Firstpost  

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 Sydney: Wildfires raging across Australia have prompted one of the largest evacuations in the country’s history as what is already the worst …

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life
5 years 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 …

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

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

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