Australian Firefighting

3 Reported Missing in Australia

Australia bushfires latest: Three missing in 'catastrophic' fires

Three missing as ‘catastrophic’ wildfires hit Victoria town ‘like a bomb’ - Several properties have been destroyed, and police said a man, woman and child remain unaccounted for

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Three Reported Missing in Australia as Fires Rage in ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions

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Australia: 3 missing as 'catastrophic' bushfires rage

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Fires Victoria: Victoria battling major blazes at Longwood and Walwa

Hundreds of firefighters are battling two major blazes in Victoria’s north and northeast as the state endures the worst fire danger since the deadly Black Summer.

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Thousands of Victorian residents urged to ‘leave immediately’ as multiple bushfires rage across the state

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Emergency warnings in parts of Victoria as fires rage amid record heat

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Live updates: Extreme weather grips Australia; Heatwave sweeps southern states; Fires trigger emergency warnings; More rain for flooded Queensland

There are multiple fire emergencies in Victoria, while a strong heatwave will continue its grip both on the entire south-east of the country today.

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Fires Victoria: Victoria battling dozens of out-of-control bushfires; major blazes at Longwood and Walwa

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Child, two adults unaccounted for in devastating Victoria bushfires

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Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of 'catastrophic' fire risk

Parts of Australia will face catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, when heatwaves are expected to hit most of the country. Severe to extreme heatwaves have been declared in every state and territory in Australia, except for Queensland, with high temperatures forecast for days.

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Australia heatwave: Residents told to ‘leave now’ as wildfire heads for town amid 45C heat

Earlier, the Bureau of Meteorology had said that extreme bushfire danger was rising as soaring temperatures fuelled what forecasters said could be the most severe heatwave since the “black summer” of 2019-20, one of the most intense fire seasons on record in Australia.

Australia heatwave: Fire boss's terrifying warning ahead of 'catastrophic day' as temperatures surpass 45C again

Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live coverage of the extreme heatwave sweeping large parts of Australia this week. Temperatures soared beyond 40C across South Australia and Victoria on Wednesday, with the gruelling heat to continue today.

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Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast

Three people are unaccounted for as bushfires continue to devastate Victoria, Australia, with 30 active blazes and catastrophic fire conditions. Firefighters battle intense heat and winds.

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Firefighters warn of 'hectic' Australian bushfires

Millions of people across Australia's two most populous states - Victoria and New South Wales - have been warned to remain on high alert, including in major cities Sydney and Melbourne.

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My home is in a district facing extreme or catastrophic fire danger. What should I do?

For residents in southeastern Australia this week, understanding fire safety warnings are essential to stay safe.

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Interview: Australian firefighter Paddy Stevenson finds his calling in firefighting and helping others

Australian firefighter Paddy Stevenson spoke about making a positive difference and helping multiple charities with the 2025 Australian Firefighters Calendar. Lumina, the horse, and Australian firefighter Paddy Stevenson. Photo Courtesy of the Australian ...

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Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans

Three American crew members were killed Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials said. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed the crash deaths in the state’s ...

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Fire lessons from the Australian capital, where a 2003 inferno changed everything

The Clear Range fire burns near Bredbo North after overrunning the property of Lawrence and Claire Cowie on Feb. 1, 2020, near Canberra, Australia. (Brook Mitchell / Getty Images) The residents of Canberra might know a little about what Los Angeles is ...