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

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 travel or leave their homes and seek safety at shelters. Parts of neighboring South Australia and New South Wales states are also on high alert due to the heat wave and elevated fire risks. The hot, dry conditions are being compared to the Black Summer fires that gripped Australia's two most populous states for months in 2019-20 and burned through 104 thousand square kilometers, an area roughly the size of Ohio, and destroyed thousands of homes and killed 33 people.

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Fire crews battle out-of-control blaze in WA's Mid West
6 days, 6 hours ago

Fire crews battle out-of-control blaze in WA's Mid West

ABC  

Visit Emergency WA, call DFES on 133 337, follow DFES on Twitter or listen to ABC Local Radio to stay up to date. Warning for visitors Earlier, authorities said people should only travel to Dongara if essential due to changing fire conditions. Department of Fire and Emergency Services Mid West Superintendent Mark Bowen said weather conditions would be challenging for …

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: …

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger

ABC  

A widespread heatwave has large parts of the country's interior expected to reach highs of above 40 degrees Celsius on Monday. He said that could potentially spark lightning, which was a concern due to hot, dry and windy conditions around the nation driving increased fire danger. He said the heatwave conditions were going to continue through into New South Wales, …

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days
1 month ago

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days

Daily Mail  

Extreme heat will continue to bake swathes of Australia as cold and wet fronts bring a soaking to the other side of the country. Severe thunderstorms and an incoming rain bomb are set to sweep the entire east coast, stretching all the way from Victoria through New South Wales, Queensland and up into northern Australia, according to the Bureau of …

Residents told it’s ‘too late to leave’ as wildfire in Western Australia triples in size
1 month ago

Residents told it’s ‘too late to leave’ as wildfire in Western Australia triples in size

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 A string of coastal communities in Western Australia have been warned it is “too late …

Extreme heat on the way for three states
1 month, 1 week ago

Extreme heat on the way for three states

ABC  

Sally Sara: Heatwave warnings are in place across three states, with NSW, Victoria and Queensland issuing alerts amid predictions the temperatures could spike 12 degrees above average. Rachel Mealey: The Bureau of Meteorology's senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury says there aren't many parts of NSW that will avoid the heat. Miriam Bradbury: Pretty much all of the east coast is going …

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians
1 month, 1 week ago

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians

Daily Mail  

A heatwave has hit the east coast which will last for days and deliver almost 40C temperatures - with warnings issued for an elevated risk of power blackouts. The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued warnings of potential blackouts starting Tuesday afternoon as demand for electricity surges due to the widespread use of air conditioners in response to the heat. …

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control

Associated Press  

The Northeast kept a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continued to burn Tuesday amid bone-dry weather, while much larger and more destructive fires came under relative control in California. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of the state and parts of Connecticut, saying conditions were critical and …

Fire caused by 'frightening lightning' destroys cattle feed as Queensland braces for more heat, storms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fire caused by 'frightening lightning' destroys cattle feed as Queensland braces for more heat, storms

ABC  

A fire started by "frightening lightning" has burned $30,000 worth of cattle feed as parts of Queensland continue to swelter through extreme heat, fires, and storms. "I'm guessing there was in excess of 300 bales at $100 a bale, around about, so a $30,000 hit to the income from that fire," Mr Stark said. "We've got a couple of low …

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia
1 month, 4 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 …

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland

ABC  

Temperatures are pushing into the forties in the eastern states as the focus shifts to an "extensive" thunderstorm risk. Those conditions are being driven by a combination of heat, fire danger and storm risk, BOM senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury said. "We're seeing a much broader risk of storms today across much of the east, including all of Victoria, parts of …

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland
2 months ago

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland

ABC  

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for Queensland's western and southern interior today with some parts of the state's south-west expected to experience temperatures up to 11 degrees Celsius above average. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said Channel Country would feel the peak of the heatwave on Tuesday or Wednesday. "Along with the heat we've also got …

As the weather starts to heat up in Canberra, what can you do to prepare for fires and storms?
2 months ago

As the weather starts to heat up in Canberra, what can you do to prepare for fires and storms?

ABC  

As the mercury begins to rise ahead of summer, the ACT's emergency services agencies are calling on Canberrans to prepare for the prospect of bush and grass fires and storms through the hotter months. The ACT Emergency Services Agency said while the Bueau of Meteorology is predicting an "average" fire season for the region, the biggest risk is expected to …

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 …

Winds, flooding and a heatwave to hit Australia just days after chilly winter temperatures - what's it like near you?
4 months ago

Winds, flooding and a heatwave to hit Australia just days after chilly winter temperatures - what's it like near you?

Daily Mail  

Australia is in for a weekend of wildly contrasting weather, depending where you are, with winds, flooding and a heatwave just days after an icy blast hit the country. Intense winds battering the south-east of the country are set to continue through the weekend, prompting pleas to stay alert to falling trees and power lines and avoid flood waters. Severe …

Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California
5 months ago

Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California

LA Times  

Dangerous fire weather is expected across much of California on Friday, as temperatures across the state are expected to continue rising over the next few days marking August’s first heat wave. The red flag warning is an ominous sign for what experts say could be an even more active fire month than the last, with the National Interagency Fire Center …

‘An absolute scorcher’: Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend
6 months ago

‘An absolute scorcher’: Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend

LA Times  

Blazing heat and increased wildfire risk will grip Southern California through the Fourth of July weekend and into early next week, with temperatures peaking above 115 degrees in desert areas Friday and forecasters issuing heat warnings and advisories throughout the region. “Tomorrow is going to be an absolute scorcher,” Joe Sirard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in …

More than 75m in US under heat alerts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 75m in US under heat alerts

China Daily  

Children cool off at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois, as temperatures reached a record high of 36.1 C on Monday. SCOTT OLSON/AFP PHOENIX — More than 75 million people in the United States were under extreme heat alerts on Monday as a heat wave moved eastward, and the mid-Atlantic and New England were likely to see highs …

California firefighters make significant progress against wildfire east of San Francisco Bay
7 months ago

California firefighters make significant progress against wildfire east of San Francisco Bay

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 California's largest wildfire so far …

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave

ABC  

In short : Emergency services are on high alert ahead of a four-day heatwave that will grip South Australia from Friday, sending temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above average. "We're asking people to stay hyper vigilant in his heat, to make sure they pre-hydrate, and make sure they keep a very close eye on each other," he said. "A …

Adelaide swelters before sunrise as hot weather, winds and lightning increase bushfire risk
10 months, 1 week ago

Adelaide swelters before sunrise as hot weather, winds and lightning increase bushfire risk

ABC  

In short: Adelaide residents endured an unusually hot night and fire authorities across SA are on high alert, with an uncontrolled grass fire at Fisher upgraded to a Watch and Act. Adelaide residents endured an unusually hot night and fire authorities across SA are on high alert, with an uncontrolled grass fire at Fisher upgraded to a Watch and Act. …

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 …

Summer heatwave breaks four year temperature records across NSW, as relief forecast for next week
1 year ago

Summer heatwave breaks four year temperature records across NSW, as relief forecast for next week

ABC  

A severe early summer heatwave across New South Wales is bringing the hottest weather since 2020 to many parts of the state. The state's highest maximum so far this week was also at Smithville where it hit a sweltering 46.4C on Thursday, the hottest official air temperature anywhere in NSW for three years. Nineteen schools across western NSW — around …

Bureau of Meteorology and AFAC summer outlook looks hot across all corners of Australia, with heightened fire risk
1 year, 1 month ago

Bureau of Meteorology and AFAC summer outlook looks hot across all corners of Australia, with heightened fire risk

ABC  

Australia is not off the hook for hot summer temperatures and a heightened bushfire risk, despite heavy rain currently falling across the east. Key points: Large parts of Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory have an "increased risk of fire" this summer AFAC says the recent rains are welcome, but unlikely to undo the damage of a dry …

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West
1 year, 1 month ago

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West

ABC  

Perth and much of southern WA are in the grip of a severe heatwave, in what is expected to be one of the harshest November hot spells on record. Key points: Perth is in the grip of an unusual November "severe" heatwave Temperatures are tipped to hit the high 30s for the next five days Some relief is predicted to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Brazil’s firefighters battle wildfires raging during rare late-winter heat wave
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil’s firefighters battle wildfires raging during rare late-winter heat wave

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 Firefighters on Thursday were battling …

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures
1 year, 3 months ago

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

ABC  

A burst of extreme heat has put authorities on high alert along large stretches of Australia's eastern coastlines, with firefighters working to contain blazes from Queensland to Tasmania. "It's September we're already experiencing four days in a row are temperatures above 30 degrees with high winds," he said. Fire crews are confident of containing a blaze north of Coles Bay …

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 …

Large parts of Australia put on high alert for significant bushfires in spring
1 year, 4 months ago

Large parts of Australia put on high alert for significant bushfires in spring

ABC  

A worrying recipe of increased vegetation combined with warm, dry weather has prompted emergency authorities to put large swathes of the country on high alert for bushfires this spring. Key points: A dry, warm spring is forecast for most of Australia High bushfire risk has been highlighted for large parts of most states and territories Years of heavy rain have …

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 …

Photos: Heatwaves strike across the globe as wildfires rage
1 year, 5 months ago

Photos: Heatwaves strike across the globe as wildfires rage

Al Jazeera  

Scorching weather gripped three continents on Sunday, whipping up wildfires and threatening to topple temperature records. In the Vatican, 15,000 people braved sweltering temperatures to hear Pope Francis lead prayer, using parasols and fans to keep cool. In Japan, authorities issued heatstroke alerts to tens of millions of people in 20 of its 47 prefectures as near-record high temperatures scorched …

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 …

Fire authorities call in extra water bombers as South Australia swelters through heatwave
1 year, 10 months ago

Fire authorities call in extra water bombers as South Australia swelters through heatwave

ABC  

South Australia's Country Fire Service has called in additional water bombers as the state prepares for a perfect storm of bushfire conditions. Key points: Temperatures are expected to soar above 40 Celsius across South Australia, accompanied by strong winds South Australia's Country Fire Service has called on the support of water-bombing aircraft from interstate Firefighters are already being kept busy …

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 …

California’s heat wave fueling destructive fires. The worst is yet to come, officials fear
2 years, 3 months ago

California’s heat wave fueling destructive fires. The worst is yet to come, officials fear

LA Times  

An air tanker drops retardant on the Mosquito fire as it burns near Volcanoville, Calif., on Thursday. “NorCal has a summer fire regime and we see that peter out in September, and this heat wave means that NorCal is still really going strong,” she said. “It’s a demonstration that climate change is making fire seasons much longer and making it …

'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 …

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