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Firefighters conduct mop up operations after a bushfire was extinguished in the suburbs of Perth

Bushfires threaten Perth suburbs as temperatures soar

Two out-of-control bushfires threatened lives and homes in Western Australia, with blistering temperatures set to intensify in the coming days.

World • 02 Feb 22

Firefighters are battling a large blaze close to Perth

Homes destroyed as bushfire burns near Perth

At least 71 homes have been destroyed in a bushfire raging out of control near Australia's fourth-biggest city Perth, authorities said, as they told residents to ignore a virus lockdown and evacuate threatened areas.

World • 03 Feb 21

Bushfire on heritage site of Fraser Island last month

Residents flee as bushfire nears south Australian town

Residents of a small town in South Australia state were warned to seek shelter as firefighters were called in to battle a fast-moving grassfire.

World • 11 Jan 21

Helicopters are seen water bombing a bushfire at Northmead in Sydney

Australia bushfire destroys 40% of UNESCO-listed island

Australian firefighters are struggling to control a massive bush fire that already destroyed 40% of the UNESCO world heritage-listed Fraser Island before a heatwave hit.

World • 30 Nov 20

A rain warning has been issued for Sydney

Heavy rain brings hope in Australia bushfire battle

Heavy rain has raised hopes for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months.

World • 07 Feb 20

James Murdoch reportedly called out his father's media empire over its coverage

Murdoch's son criticises firm over climate 'denial'

Rupert Murdoch's younger son James has called out his father's media empire for "denial" of climate change, calling it a disappointment in light of wildfires in Australia.

World • 16 Jan 20

What is left of the Flinders Chase Visitors Office after bushfires swept through Kangaroo Island

Australians urged to leave ahead of new bushfire threat

Australian officials issued fresh evacuation warnings ahead of a forecast spike in the intensity of out-of-control bushfires that have devastated vast swathes of countryside and sent smoke clouds as far away as Brazil.

World • 08 Jan 20

A burnt bicycle lies on the ground in front of a house destroyed by bushfires on the outskirts of Bargo near Sydney

Firefighter killed, 2 injured in Australian bushfire

An Australian volunteer firefighter has died and two others suffered burns after their truck rolled over when it was hit by extreme winds as they fought bushfires.

World • 30 Dec 19

Fire crews work to protect properties as the fires intensify

Australia braces for heatwave as bushfires burn

Out of control bushfires forced residents in eastern Australia to leave their homes, as other parts of the country braced for a heatwave due next week.

World • 07 Dec 19

A total of 103 homes were destroyed in the blaze

More than 100 homes lost in Australian bushfire

More than 100 homes burned down in a leading Australia tourist area as Christmas Day bushfires remained out of control and dangerous today, with officials predicting more blazes to come in the hot southern summer.

News • 26 Dec 15

Firefighters in race against time ahead of further high temperatures

Firefighters battle to contain Australia bushfire

Firefighters in South Australia are battling to contain a major blaze ahead of the forecast return of strong winds and a heatwave.

News • 05 Jan 15

Lyndon Dunlop inspects the remains of his grandparents' home of 41 years, which was destroyed by the bushfire in Winmalee

Australian bushfires could merge into 'mega-fire'

Australian officials fear that three large bushfires in the state of New South Wales could merge into one huge conflagration stretching across hundreds of kilometres and threaten Sydney.

News • 22 Oct 13

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