Australia Wildfires: State Of Emergency Declared Over 'Catastrophic' Danger
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Australia Wildfires: State Of Emergency Declared Over 'Catastrophic' Danger

NPR  

Australia Wildfires: State Of Emergency Declared Over 'Catastrophic' Danger Enlarge this image toggle caption Dan Himbrechts/AP Dan Himbrechts/AP Scorched by days of unrelenting wildfires, parts of southeast Australia are facing "catastrophic fire danger." "Catastrophic" conditions — the highest fire danger rating in the country — are expected to hit three areas in New South Wales, including the greater Sydney area. Sponsor Message "We don't know where the fires will flare up, but we do know when you have averages of 38 degrees and extremely windy conditions across the state that everybody has to be alert no matter where you are and we cannot allow complacency to creep in," the premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, said in a press conference Monday. Sponsor Message "As a result of that extraordinary, extraordinary tragedy, the nation united to re-label bush fire danger rankings, because what we saw was fires burning across Victoria were off the conventional scale," Fitzsimmons said.

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Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation as officials believe worst has passed
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation as officials believe worst has passed

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. “It’s a disaster that’s going to test the resolve of people,” Queensland premier David Crisafulli told the ABC on …

Heavy rain and winds lash Australia’s New South Wales, hits power supply
2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain and winds lash Australia’s New South Wales, hits power supply

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of people in Australia's New South Wales state were without power on Saturday after a low pressure system brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings. Around 28,000 people were without power in Sydney, the state capital and Australia's largest city, and 15,000 had no power in nearby Newcastle city and Hunter region, power company Ausgrid …

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Newcastle: Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing on 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 town …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia

ABC  

Parts of Australia will experience their hottest temperatures since last summer starting today, as Victoria faces its first total fire ban of the season. A total fire ban and extreme fire danger rating are in place today across Victoria's Mallee region with much of the state experiencing high fire danger. Fire warning for some parts Chief Officer of the Country …

Battery fires 'top issue' for Fire and Rescue NSW as state reports more than six fires per week
7 months ago

Battery fires 'top issue' for Fire and Rescue NSW as state reports more than six fires per week

ABC  

New South Wales is on track to surpass more than 300 reported battery fires this year alone, with firefighters battling two blazes in Sydney just this week. 'The fastest growing fire risk' FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said battery fires were now a primary focus. "I would say across firefighters in general, and the firefighting industry, it's the top issue at …

Aerial firefighting units on standby as South Australia prepares for 'extreme' fire danger
1 year, 1 month 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 …

A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes
1 year, 4 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 …

Two dead, dozens homes destroyed as bushfires rage across eastern Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

Two dead, dozens homes destroyed as bushfires rage across eastern Australia

India Today  

Two people were killed and dozens of homes were destroyed in bushfires raging across Australia's northern Queensland state, as firefighters travelled from across the country and from New Zealand to try and contain the out-of-control blazes. Residents have been told to evacuate from two massive bushfires in the southeast portion of Queensland, even as dozens of fires continue to burn …

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat
1 year, 5 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 …

Australian Authorities Warn Citizens of Horrific Bushfire Season
1 year, 5 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 …

Sydney bushfires: More than 100 blazes across New South Wales as temperatures soar to 33C
1 year, 5 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 …

Australia declares El Nino amid unseasonal heat, strong winds
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia declares El Nino amid unseasonal heat, strong winds

Al Jazeera  

New South Wales has recorded temperatures as much as 16C above the September average in recent days. Australia has declared an El Nino weather phenomenon is underway as an unusual September heatwave sent temperatures soaring in the country’s southeast and led to the first total fire ban in three years. “Due to stronger than forecast winds along the far South …

NSW Rural Fire Service issue total fire ban in Upper Central West, North and South Western zones
1 year, 6 months ago

NSW Rural Fire Service issue total fire ban in Upper Central West, North and South Western zones

ABC  

Despite the arrival of spring just seven days ago, high temperatures and north-westerly winds have prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service to issue the first total fire bans for the season. Key points: Total fire ban are in place in the North-West, South-West and Upper Central West zones of NSW An extreme fire danger rating is in place for Upper …

'Catastrophic' bushfire warning has thousands of Australians on alert this spring
1 year, 6 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 …

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

Fire danger rating reaches catastrophic in South Australian districts for first time since warning system's revamp
2 years, 3 months ago

Fire danger rating reaches catastrophic in South Australian districts for first time since warning system's revamp

ABC  

While river communities are facing inundation from flooding, other parts of South Australia are now bracing for the state's first day of catastrophic fire danger since the national danger rating system was revamped. Key points: Saturday is forecast to be a day of catastrophic or extreme fire danger in several South Australian districts CFS crews are on stand-by, water bombers …

Flooded NSW towns and dry parts of WA face 'above normal' bushfire potential, says national fire council
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Sydney news: Spike in NSW house fire-related deaths preventable, says Fire and Rescue
2 years, 8 months ago

Sydney news: Spike in NSW house fire-related deaths preventable, says Fire and Rescue

ABC  

Here's what you need to know this morning. One person was killed in a house fire at Bankstown in Sydney's south-west on Saturday morning and a man, 55, was pulled from a house fire at Port Macquarie on the state's Mid North Coast a few hours earlier. COVID cruise ship arrives The Pacific Explorer, carrying dozens of passengers who have …

‘Devastating’: Thousands more told to evacuate from Sydney floods
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Devastating’: Thousands more told to evacuate from Sydney floods

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rains continue to lash Australia’s New South Wales, threatening to submerge areas that have already experienced several flooding events this year. The order on Monday came as the Bureau of Meteorology warned that an intense low-pressure system off Australia’s east coast would bring heavy rains for a third day across Sydney and its surrounds in the east coast state …

Sydney floods: Where are the NSW flood warnings? What has the Bureau of Meteorology forecast?
2 years, 8 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 …

Australia to declare east coast floods a national emergency after 22 deaths
3 years ago

Australia to declare east coast floods a national emergency after 22 deaths

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 Australia’s prime minister on Wednesday said he would declare a national emergency following floods across …

Australia to declare east coast floods a national emergency
3 years 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 …

Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade
3 years ago

Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes by Tuesday and hundreds of thousands more were told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast were inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade. Government meteorologist Jonathan Howe described the recent rainfall in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland …

Total fire bans announced for nine South Australian districts ahead of windy conditions
3 years, 11 months ago

Total fire bans announced for nine South Australian districts ahead of windy conditions

ABC  

Total fire bans have been issued across nine South Australian districts for Tuesday, as "very strong northerly winds" cause dangerous fire weather conditions. Key points: Nine South Australian districts will be under total fire bans on Tuesday Strong northerly winds are expected to move across the state, most of which is "very dry" The Country Fire Service is urging the …

Australia floods: Dozens of towns isolated in New South Wales
4 years 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 …

Australia floods: Thousands evacuated across New South Wales as heavy rains continue
4 years ago

Australia floods: Thousands evacuated across New South Wales as heavy rains continue

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 About 18,000 people have been …

Dozens of towns isolated by flooding in Australian state
4 years 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 wildfires probe recommends climate risk forecasts
4 years, 4 months ago

Australia wildfires probe recommends climate risk forecasts

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 An investigation into Australia’s catastrophic …

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

All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say
5 years ago

All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say

NPR  

All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say Enlarge this image toggle caption Noah Berger/AP Noah Berger/AP Australian officials announced on Friday there are no longer any active bush or grass fires in New South Wales, the state hardest-hit by massive wildfires that have scorched millions of acres in the country since July. The New South Wales …

Australian fires ‘contained’ for first time in New South Wales
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Officials In Australia's New South Wales Celebrate: 'All Fires Are Now Contained'
5 years, 1 month ago

Officials In Australia's New South Wales Celebrate: 'All Fires Are Now Contained'

NPR  

Officials In Australia's New South Wales Celebrate: 'All Fires Are Now Contained' Enlarge this image toggle caption Loren Elliott/Reuters Loren Elliott/Reuters Updated at 2:20 p.m. ET Fire officials in Australia are celebrating a landmark moment, saying that for the first time in what has been a horrendous wildfire season, every fire in hard-hit New South Wales is now under control. …

Sydney wet weather extinguishes Gospers Mountain 'mega-blaze', flooding clean-up continues across NSW
5 years, 1 month ago

Sydney wet weather extinguishes Gospers Mountain 'mega-blaze', flooding clean-up continues across NSW

ABC  

Firefighters say the past week's torrential rain has extinguished the Gospers Mountain "mega-blaze" north-west of Sydney and is on track to put out the state's remaining fires this week. Key points: About 90,000 homes remain without power in NSW Evacuation orders are in place along the Georges and Hawkesbury rivers The Insurance Council of Australia has declared the rain event …

Australia's East Gets Drenched By Rain, And Flood Warnings Replace Fire Alerts
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia's East Gets Drenched By Rain, And Flood Warnings Replace Fire Alerts

NPR  

Australia's East Gets Drenched By Rain, And Flood Warnings Replace Fire Alerts Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Brendon Thorne/Getty Images A month ago, Australians were praying for rain to put out horrific wildfires and save forests, animals and homes. Sponsor Message Forecasters predict the rain will only intensify and spread over the weekend, with rainfall totals expected …

Australia declares state of emergency for capital city of Canberra as strong winds, rising temperatures threaten to fan bushfires
5 years, 1 month 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
5 years, 1 month 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 state announces inquiry into catastrophic bush fires
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia state announces inquiry into catastrophic bush fires

Al Jazeera  

New South Wales’ six-month inquiry will look into the effect of climate change and how it responded to the emergency. New South Wales, the Australian state worst hit by this season’s enormous bushfires, has announced an independent inquiry into the continuing blazes, including the reasons why they started and the role that climate change may have played. The six-month inquiry …

Australia fires latest: Rain and hail pelt fire-ravaged states, bringing new risks – and potential relief
5 years, 2 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
5 years, 2 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, 2 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
5 years, 2 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 …

Australia Fires: Military deployed to keep deadly fires from spreading further — 'It's an atomic bomb,' say authorities
5 years, 2 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 …

Fire in NSW leaves more than 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed as authorities brace for bad conditions
5 years, 2 months ago

Fire in NSW leaves more than 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed as authorities brace for bad conditions

ABC  

Milder conditions are providing a short reprieve for exhausted firefighters across NSW and Victoria before dangerous bushfire weather is set to return on Friday. Key points: On Friday temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s on the coast and low-to-mid-40s inland The damage bill from bushfires across the country since September is estimated at $700 million Rainfall has not been …

Watch | Massive bushfires across Australia
5 years, 2 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 …

Australia Wildfires Have Claimed 25 Lives And Will Burn For Months, Officials Say
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia Wildfires Have Claimed 25 Lives And Will Burn For Months, Officials Say

NPR  

Australia Wildfires Have Claimed 25 Lives And Will Burn For Months, Officials Say Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Australia's government is offering new help to people who have lost their homes and others affected by bushfires that have burned millions of acres of land. Fire officials in New South Wales …

Photos | Wildfire-weary Australians see no end to unprecedented calamity
5 years, 2 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 …

The Irwin family is working to save the animals injured in the Australia wildfires
5 years, 2 months ago

The Irwin family is working to save the animals injured in the Australia wildfires

CNN  

CNN — The Irwin family is continuing the Crocodile Hunter’s legacy of rescuing and saving wildlife in danger. Terri and Robert Irwin, Steve Irwin’s widow and son, spoke with “Anderson Cooper Full Circle” on Monday about the impact Australia’s devastating wildfires are having on the nation’s vulnerable animals. “It’s so devastating and heartbreaking for us to see that all across …

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