Emergency declared in Australia as widfire rages across New South Wales
5 years, 1 month ago

Emergency declared in Australia as widfire rages across New South Wales

India TV News  

A state of emergency was declared by Australia’s most populous state on Monday due to unprecedented wildfire danger as calls grew for Australia to take more action to counter climate change. New South Wales state Emergency Services Minister David Elliott said residents were facing what “could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen.” Fires in the state’s northeast have claimed three lives, destroyed more than 150 homes and razed more than 850,000 hectares of forest and farmland since Friday. Carol Sparks, a local mayor who lost her home in a fire near the New South Wales town of Glen Innes, said climate change had contributed to the emergency. Morrison said Saturday that he had not considered whether the unprecedented fires scorching New South Wales and neighboring Queensland state were linked to climate change. It is disgraceful, it is disgusting and I’ll call it out every time.” Ken Thompson, who was deputy commissioner of Fire and Rescue in New South Wales until 2011, co-founded the group Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, which includes 23 former senior fire and emergency service leaders from across Australia.

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

Australia’s east faces ‘worst heatwave in two years’ as bushfires continue to rage
1 year, 10 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 …

Flooded NSW towns and dry parts of WA face 'above normal' bushfire potential, says national fire council
2 years, 1 month ago

Flooded NSW towns and dry parts of WA face 'above normal' bushfire potential, says national fire council

ABC  

Fire authorities are warning flooded inland towns in New South Wales and drier parts of southern Western Australia should prepare for "above normal fire potential" this summer. Key points: Large swathes of NSW and parts of southern WA are expected to be at "above normal" fire risk this summer Record rainfall in eastern Australia is expected to create significant fuel …

More wild weather and heavy rainfall expected for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania
2 years, 2 months ago

More wild weather and heavy rainfall expected for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania

ABC  

Communities across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania are bracing for more wild weather after being lashed by heavy rainfall on Thursday. Victoria More than 500 homes have flooded in Victoria, Premier Daniel Andrews said, and residents across Melbourne's inner north-west have been urged to evacuate. Daniel Andrews said the Mickleham quarantine centre, Victoria's purpose-built COVID quarantine hub, could be …

Sydney floods: Where are the NSW flood warnings? What has the Bureau of Meteorology forecast?
2 years, 6 months ago

Sydney floods: Where are the NSW flood warnings? What has the Bureau of Meteorology forecast?

ABC  

The NSW State Emergency Service has issued dozens of flood evacuation orders and warnings in response to torrential rain hitting the state. Here are the evacuation orders up until 3:30pm on Sunday: North Richmond East Low-Lying parts of Freemans Reach Parts of Ebenezer Pitt Town Bottoms Parts of Cattai Cornwallis and the eastern part of Richmond Lowlands Parts of Pitt …

Flood-ravaged Queensland set to be included in federal government's emergency declaration, despite earlier refusal
2 years, 9 months ago

Flood-ravaged Queensland set to be included in federal government's emergency declaration, despite earlier refusal

ABC  

Queensland is set to be included in the federal government's state of emergency declaration of the flood disaster, despite Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's earlier refusal of the offer. Key points: The Prime Minister says 5,748 ADF personnel were deployed in flood-hit areas He said Queensland would be included in the national emergency declaration Ms Palaszczuk initially rejected the offer saying the …

Australia to declare east coast floods a national emergency
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia to declare east coast floods a national emergency

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister on Wednesday said he would declare a national emergency following floods across large swathes of the east coast that have claimed 22 lives. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement during a visit to flood-devastated Lismore in northern New South Wales state, where four people died last week. Sydney, New South Wales’ capital and …

Prime Minister declares floods a national emergency, more money for residents in Lismore and other NSW towns
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Minister declares floods a national emergency, more money for residents in Lismore and other NSW towns

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the Australian Defence Force's response during the floods in Northern NSW, saying troops have done an "amazing job". Key points: Mr Morrison says the ADF were conducting rescue operations during the height of the floods He has declared the floods a national emergency, which will trigger a federal intervention People in three northern NSW …

South Australia makes major emergency declaration over storm damage and flooding
2 years, 11 months ago

South Australia makes major emergency declaration over storm damage and flooding

ABC  

The South Australian government has declared a major emergency, with flooding and storm damage affecting parts of the state. Key points: SA has declared a major emergency following significant flood damage Western Australian and Northern Territory supermarkets are facing shortages due to damaged road and rail networks More thunderstorms are forecast for this weekend Houses have been destroyed and major …

Emergency Declared as New Zealand Floods Threaten Thousands of Homes
3 years, 7 months ago

Emergency Declared as New Zealand Floods Threaten Thousands of Homes

News 18  

New Zealand authorities declared a state of emergency in the province of Canterbury Sunday, as the region was pounded by heavy rain that could force thousands of people to abandon their homes. Acting Emergency Management Minister Kris Faafoi, who visited the hardest-hit southern parts of the area, said about 3,000 homes were at risk and the army had been mobilised …

More evacuations amid ‘catastrophic’ floods in eastern Australia
3 years, 9 months ago

More evacuations amid ‘catastrophic’ floods in eastern Australia

Al Jazeera  

Authorities extend flood and severe weather warnings to more areas, send helicopters to rescue stranded people. Authorities in eastern Australia have issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders amid a relentless week-long downpour, as emergency services deployed helicopters and boats to rescue residents stranded by “catastrophic” floodwaters. Organic farmer Rod Bailey said his property near Port Macquarie in NSW had …

Australia floods: Dozens of towns isolated in New South Wales
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia floods: Dozens of towns isolated in New South Wales

India TV News  

Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters that have isolated dozens of towns in Australia’s most populous state New South Wales and forced thousands to evacuate their homes as record rain continues to inundate the country’s east coast. Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Parliament that 35 communities in northern New South Wales had been isolated and emergency services had …

Dozens of towns isolated by flooding in Australian state
3 years, 9 months ago

Dozens of towns isolated by flooding in Australian state

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 Hundreds of people have been …

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island

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State of emergency powers are in force across Australia to combat coronavirus. Here’s how they are being used across the country.
4 years, 4 months ago

State of emergency powers are in force across Australia to combat coronavirus. Here’s how they are being used across the country.

ABC  

Victoria has just passed the halfway mark of stage 4 lockdown, but Premier Daniel Andrews' proposal to extend the coronavirus state of emergency by another 12 months has been met with backlash from various sectors of the community. Qld maintains tough border restrictions, but masks are not required — yet Queensland has extended its public health emergency until October 2, …

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 …

Australian fires ‘contained’ for first time in New South Wales
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian fires ‘contained’ for first time in New South Wales

CNN  

CNN — All fires burning in the Australian state of New South Wales have been declared contained for the first time this season. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service called it “great news” after “a very traumatic, exhausting and anxious bush fire season so far.” The fire service’s deputy commissioner Rob Rogers said it had been “a truly devastating …

Australia declares state of emergency for capital city of Canberra as strong winds, rising temperatures threaten to fan bushfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia declares state of emergency for capital city of Canberra as strong winds, rising temperatures threaten to fan bushfires

Firstpost  

Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters. Sydney: Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to …

Australia declares state of emergency over bushfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia declares state of emergency over bushfires

India TV News  

Andrew Barr, the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, on Friday declared a state of emergency amid a bushfire threat in the region. This is the first time a state of emergency has been declared in the territory since the 2003 bushfires that killed four people and destroyed almost 500 buildings, reports Xinhua news agency. "The state of emergency …

Australia fires latest: Rain and hail pelt fire-ravaged states, bringing new risks – and potential relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia fires latest: Rain and hail pelt fire-ravaged states, bringing new risks – and potential relief

CNN  

Melbourne CNN — Severe thunderstorms are pelting some regions of Australia suffering from historic wildfires with powerful rain, bringing much-needed relief to firefighters battling the worst blazes the country has seen in decades. Lightning from the storms has sparked a number of new grass fires in New South Wales and Victoria, though it’s hoped the damp conditions will help stop …

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 …

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

‘Not safe to move': Fire threats intensify in Australia
5 years ago

‘Not safe to move': Fire threats intensify in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A father and son who were battling flames for two days are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history, and the path of destruction widened in at least three states Saturday due to strong winds and high temperatures. We are still yet to hit the worst of it.” Morrison said the governor general had …

'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 fires hit emergency level as soaring temperatures stoke multiple danger zones
5 years ago

NSW fires hit emergency level as soaring temperatures stoke multiple danger zones

ABC  

Authorities are bracing for more property losses following another destructive bushfire day in which temperature records were broken. Key points: A "volatile" wind change is making its way up the NSW coast Residents in parts of the state's south are being urged to take shelter Premier Gladys Berejiklian said NSW was "yet to hit the worst of it" Weary fire …

‘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 …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Australian PM called ‘idiot\' in fire-hit town
5 years ago

Australian PM called ‘idiot\' in fire-hit town

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was confronted by angry residents who cursed and insulted him Thursday as he visited a wildfire-ravaged corner of the country. Locals in Cobargo, in New South Wales, yelled at him, made obscene gestures and called him an "idiot" and worse, criticizing him for the lack of equipment to deal with the fires in town. …

Australia fires: New South Wales declares a 7-day state of emergency
5 years ago

Australia fires: New South Wales declares a 7-day state of emergency

CNN  

CNN — The Australian state of New South Wales has declared a state of emergency and could begin forced evacuations from fire-stricken areas, as emergency crews battle deadly blazes and brace for a dangerous weekend ahead. 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 …

Bushfires prompt Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to declare state of disaster as blazes bring 'unprecedented risk'
5 years ago

Bushfires prompt Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to declare state of disaster as blazes bring 'unprecedented risk'

ABC  

Up to 100,000 Victorians have been urged to leave their homes ahead of worsening bushfire danger as the number of people missing in fire-affected areas rises to 28. Key points: Six shires and four Alpine resorts will be covered by the state of disaster for a week The Premier said two people had died and 28 were missing For the …

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

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

NPR  

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

U.S. sends more than 100 firefighters to help Australia battle flames
5 years ago

U.S. sends more than 100 firefighters to help Australia battle flames

LA Times  

A firefighter sprays fire retardant in Jerrawangala, in the Australian state of New South Wales, on Wednesday. For the first time since 2010, the federal government is sending U.S. firefighters — including some from California — to help combat Australia’s wildfires, which have burned about 12.35 million acres of land and killed at least 17 people. According to the National …

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront
5 years ago

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Wildfires burning across Australia’s two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions and killed at least two people while more property along the country’s east coast fell victim to a devastating fire season. New South Wales state Rural Fire Services Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said this wildfire season is the worst on …

Shrouded in darkness on New Year: Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
5 years ago

Shrouded in darkness on New Year: Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront

India TV News  

Wildfires burning across Australia’s two most-populous states trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions Tuesday and were feared to have destroyed many properties and caused fatalities. Australia’s wildfires have razed more than 1,000 homes in the past few months, with the most-populous state of New South Wales bearing the brunt. Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront …

Australia bushfires: New Year’s Eve fireworks in Canberra cancelled; conditions expected to worsen in New South Wales on 31 Dec
5 years ago

Australia bushfires: New Year’s Eve fireworks in Canberra cancelled; conditions expected to worsen in New South Wales on 31 Dec

Firstpost  

New Year’s Eve fireworks in Australia’s capital city have been canceled as the wildfire danger worsens in oppressive summer heat, and pressure was building Monday for Sydney’s iconic celebrations to be similarly scrapped Perth: New Year’s Eve fireworks in Australia’s capital city have been canceled as the wildfire danger worsens in oppressive summer heat, and pressure was building Monday for …

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

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

CNN  

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

Australia fires: New South Wales declares state of emergency amid record-breaking heat wave
5 years ago

Australia fires: New South Wales declares state of emergency amid record-breaking heat wave

CNN  

CNN — A state of emergency has been declared in the Australian state of New South Wales for the second time in two months, as firefighters battle nearly 100 active firesamid a record-breaking heat wave. The emergency declaration grants “extraordinary powers” to the commissioner of the Rural Fire Service, according to the state government website. One particularly large fire is …

Sydney temperatures pass 41C as firefighters injured, homes destroyed, state of emergency declared
5 years ago

Sydney temperatures pass 41C as firefighters injured, homes destroyed, state of emergency declared

ABC  

Four bushfires flared to emergency level, at least 20 properties have been destroyed and three firefighters have sustained serious injuries as temperatures climbed past 42 degrees Celsius in Sydney. Key points: Gusty conditions are blowing heat and smoke across Greater Sydney NSW Health has issued warnings, with the mercury hitting 42C in some areas Australia's hottest day ever was Tuesday, …

NSW state of emergency declared as bushfires and extreme heat take hold after hottest day
5 years ago

NSW state of emergency declared as bushfires and extreme heat take hold after hottest day

ABC  

Alright, let's do a stocktake of the situation. There are currently three emergency-level fires burning in NSW at Gospers Mountain, Green Wattle Creek and Kerry Ridge. At least 20 buildings have been destroyed in the south-west, but estimates are early and likely very conservative — the RFS says it could take some time before it's able to conduct a damage …

Australia registers hottest day in recorded history
5 years ago

Australia registers hottest day in recorded history

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. A catastrophic, or “code red” fire alert was issued across much of south Australia, which is the nation’s highest …

Bushfires, smoky cities and a thunderstorm asthma warning as Australia's east coast swelters
5 years, 1 month ago

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

ABC  

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

PM denies link to climate policies as fires scorch arid Australia
5 years, 1 month ago

PM denies link to climate policies as fires scorch arid Australia

Al Jazeera  

Fires have now sprung up in four states as firefighters battle to contain blazes that have killed six people. Australia’s Prime Minister on Thursday denied his climate change policies had caused unprecedented bushfires ravaging the country and insisted his government was doing enough to tackle global warming. As blazes that have left six dead and scorched swathes of countryside sprang …

New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut
5 years, 1 month ago

New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut

Al Jazeera  

High temperatures trigger warning of ‘catastrophic’ fires in South Australia as utility cuts power to reduce fire risk. On Wednesday, a fresh battle line was drawn as 50 fires sprung up in South Australia state, where officials lifted the fire danger warning to “catastrophic” as temperatures passed 42 degrees Celsius. “From sunrise until well past midnight, this state is going …

Australia bushfires: Conditions in East and West coasts to worsen further due to rising temperature, lightning strikes and gusty winds
5 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Bushfires: Severe Heatwave Forecast As Man Charged After Allegedly Lighting Fire To ‘Protect Cannabis Crop’
5 years, 1 month ago

Bushfires: Severe Heatwave Forecast As Man Charged After Allegedly Lighting Fire To ‘Protect Cannabis Crop’

Huff Post  

Brett Hemmings via Getty Images Flames illuminate the sky over a property on Putty road on November 15, 2019 in Colo Heights, Australia. A ‘severe heatwave’ is expected to bring more dangerous conditions across NSW and Queensland in the coming days as firefighters scramble to shore up defences, authorities warned. NSW Police said in a statement that a 51-year-old man …

Australia bushfires: Toll up to four in New South Wales after blazes break out along eastern seaboard last week
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia bushfires: Toll up to four in New South Wales after blazes break out along eastern seaboard last week

Firstpost  

Residents found the body, believed to be a 58-year-old man last seen on Friday, near the New South Wales town of Kempsey Burrell Creek: The death toll from devastating bushfires in eastern Australia has risen to four after a man’s body was discovered in a scorched area of bushland, police said on Thursday. Three others have perished in bushfires in …

Here’s why Australia is having a cataclysmic wildfire season
5 years, 1 month ago

Here’s why Australia is having a cataclysmic wildfire season

Salon  

California isn’t the only place with wildfire woes this year. On Sunday, the New South Wales Fire Service announced the fire threat on Monday would be “worse than originally forecast” — prompting New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian to declare a state of emergency for the next week. In mid-October, the New South Wales fire service already saw signs of …

Australia bushfires: Tens of thousands told ‘it is too late to leave’ as blazes rage towards them
5 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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

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