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Australian officials charged nearly 200 with fire offenses as deadly wildfires rage

January 7, 2020

Australian officials charged nearly 200 with fire offenses as deadly wildfires rage

As exhausted firefighters in Australia toil in cooler weather to shore up defenses against deadly wildfires, officials announced Monday that nearly 200 people have been charged with fire-related offenses since the catastrophic wildfire season began.

Australia wildfires may merge into 'mega blaze' as death toll climbs, government vows 'whatever it takes'

January 6, 2020

Australia wildfires may merge into 'mega blaze' as death toll climbs, government vows 'whatever it takes'

Australian communities besieged by raging wildfires were able to receive supplies on Monday after a change in the weather, as officials warn that conditions will deteriorate later this week, allowing some wildfires to merge into a "mega blaze."

Australia's destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images

January 5, 2020

Australia's destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images

The wildfires ravaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA.

Great white shark attack in Australia kills diver, body not yet found

January 5, 2020

Great white shark attack in Australia kills diver, body not yet found

Authorities are searching for the body of a diver after a deadly shark attack on Sunday off the coast of Western Australia.

Australia wildfires developing their own 'dangerous' weather systems, New Zealand skies turn orange

January 5, 2020

Australia wildfires developing their own 'dangerous' weather systems, New Zealand skies turn orange

The wildfires that are ravaging parts of Australia are so extreme and burning through vegetation that is causing them to generate so much heat the blazes are creating their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes.

Sydney suburb becomes hottest place on Earth as temps reach 120 degrees; wildfire death toll reaches 23

January 5, 2020

Sydney suburb becomes hottest place on Earth as temps reach 120 degrees; wildfire death toll reaches 23

Australia’s wildfire crisis reached new heights Saturday after it was reported that temperatures in a large suburb in the western part of Sydney reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the hottest place on Earth.

Bindi Irwin and family have treated more than 90,000 animals hurt in Australia wildfires

January 4, 2020

Bindi Irwin and family have treated more than 90,000 animals hurt in Australia wildfires

"With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much," she wrote.

Singer Pink donates $500G to help fight Australia wildfires

January 4, 2020

Singer Pink donates $500G to help fight Australia wildfires

My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz.

Anna Kooiman on deadly Australia wildfires: 'We've got a big problem on our hands'

January 4, 2020

Anna Kooiman on deadly Australia wildfires: 'We've got a big problem on our hands'

Australia has a "big problem on [its] hands" with the approximately 200 wildfires still raging in territories across the country, former "Fox & Friends: Weekend" co-host Anna Kooiman said Saturday.

Kyrgios serves up funds for Australia at debut of ATP Cup

January 3, 2020

Kyrgios serves up funds for Australia at debut of ATP Cup

Nick Kyrgios served 20 aces in a win that cost him $4,000 in local currency and helped set up Australia’s opening ATP Cup win over Germany.