fires australia
‘All fires now contained’ in Australia’s most populous state, officials say
Australia has been battling hundreds of blazes since September in an unusually prolonged summer wildfire season that was fuelled by three years of drought. Continue reading
Wildfires destroy dozens more homes in southeast Australia
Bega Valley Mayor Kristy McBain said damage in her region 240 kilometers south of Canberra had yet to be assessed by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. Continue reading
Residents prepare to evacuate as wildfires threaten Australia’s capital
Wildfires burned out of control near Australia’s national capital, Canberra, and across surrounding New South Wales state on Saturday, with endangered residents warned to prepare to evacuate. Continue reading
Australia hit with flash flooding, dust storms as wildfires rage
Dust storms, hail and flash floods have battered beleaguered Australian cities in recent days, extreme weather that has diminished the threat from scores of wildfires that continue to blaze across the country’s southeast. Continue reading
Massive wildfires are permanently altering Australia’s landscape, scientists say
Heat waves and drought have fueled bigger and more frequent fires in parts of Australia, so far this season torching some 104,000 square kilometers, an area about as big as Ohio. Continue reading
Canada to send 69 more fire personnel to Australia to battle wildfires, minister says
Canada’s minister of foreign affairs said the country was responding to requests from their “Australian friends.” Continue reading
Crews battling Australia wildfires turn from defence to offence
Crews battling Australia’s wildfires said Sunday that they have been able to turn from defence to offence for the first time in weeks thanks to a break in the weather. Continue reading
Australia wildfires death toll raised to 28 after firefighter dies on duty
Authorities were assessing the damage after firefighters battled flames fanned by strong winds through the night and lightning strikes sparked new blazes in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia’s most populous states. Conditions were milder Saturday and forecast to remain relatively benign for the next week. Continue reading
Thunderstorms bring relief but also danger to Australian wildfires
Thunderstorms and showers brought some relief for firefighters battling deadly wildfires across Australia’s drought-parched east coast on Wednesday, but also raised concerns that lightning will spark more fires before dangerous hot and windy conditions return. Continue reading
Here’s how you can help the victims of Australia’s devastating wildfires
As massive wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Australia, a number of organizations have mobilized in order to provide aid. Here’s a list of ways you can help. Continue reading