Crews race to prepare as blazes rage ahead of hot spell
Fires continue to burn out of control on the western flank of a national park, with people urged to leave or monitor conditions while crews work on containment.
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‘It came in hot and fast’: lucky locals count blessings
Residents and firefighters are still on edge as weather conditions are forecast to heighten bushfire dangers as many grateful locals escape serious damage.
Bushfires rage as town takes stock after major scare
A tourist lodge and buildings have been destroyed as uncontrolled bushfires continue to burn and a town breaths a sigh of relief after a frantic evacuation.
Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts
Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.
Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.
Homes lost as bushfires spread in west
Homes have been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.
‘Real possibility’: the bushfire risk to Aussie cities
The world faces a blurring of the lines between traditional fire seasons, throwing up major problems in fighting blazes that increasingly threaten major cities.
With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress
With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.
Fires fought as devastated Los Angeles picks up pieces
Emergency services tackle a new fire north of Los Angeles and continuing blazes that have devastated the area as California approves billions of dollars in aid.
New wildfire near LA sees more than 31,000 evacuated
A huge wildfire is sweeping through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where residents are still recovering from massive blazes that devastated the US city.
Nine arrested over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76
The death toll from a Turkish ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in the devastating blaze.
Second child dies after birthday house fire tragedy
A family, community and first responders are reeling after a tragic house fire killed two sisters, sparked during the elder's birthday celebrations.
Family ‘devastated’ after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
Baby girl dead, another child critical after house fire
A baby girl has died and another young child is fighting for life after a house fire in a suburban town.
Man on attempted murder charge after woman set on fire
A man in his 30s has been charged with trying to murder a woman in her 30s after he allegedly set her on fire with a lighter.
‘Never the same’: family’s heartbreak after arson death
The mother of a performer killed by fire in what police say is a case of mistaken identity has detailed her grief as the hunt for those responsible continues.
LA evacuees told: stay away from home for another week
With wildfires burning for a 10th day in LA, firefighters have expressed relief over withstanding high winds without either of the two monster fires growing.
LA ‘red flag’ fire warnings expire but dangers persist
Windy, flame-fanning weather has eased in Los Angeles but extreme fire danger is expected to return within days as massive blazes continue to terrify residents.
Urban fire risk for climates like LA as planet warms
Australian cities with similar climates to Los Angeles are experiencing the same drying conditions and erratic rainfall, which does not bode well for fire risk.
Video clue in hunt for killers behind house-sit horror
The hunt for two arsonists wanted over the death of a woman in a suspicious fire has been intensified with the release of CCTV footage of a getaway car.
LA firefighters hold the line amid extreme conditions
Crews have kept Los Angeles' deadly fires growing for a second day, while the city remains on edge before desert winds reach their forecast peak.
Winds pick up, threatening to stoke new fires in LA
After the most destructive fires in US history, Los Angeles authorities are dreading the arrival of renewed powerful winds.
LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return
The death toll from wildfires in the Los Angeles area has reached 24, while more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
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Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises
Los Angeles firefighters are in an all-out battle to curb wildfires from spreading before fierce winds return as the death toll from the blazes rises.
Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home
An Australian man has been confirmed dead in the Californian fires as his heartbroken mother says there was no water to put out cinders on his home's roof.
LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead
LA firefighters are reporting progress arresting the Palisades Fire on the western edge of the city and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the metropolis.
LA blazes devour thousands of homes, at least 10 dead
Relief from fierce winds has been short-lived for Los Angeles crews battling five destructive wildfires that have burned 10,000 structures and killed 10 people.
Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by ‘the big one’
A fast-moving blaze has broken out in the Hollywood Hills, threatening Los Angeles' famed showbiz spots as the city battles the worst wildfires in its history.
A second wildfire burning out of control in Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city's Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
‘Too late to leave’: Tourist warning as bushfire burns
A warning has gone out to tourists and locals in a popular holiday region that they are in danger and it's too late to leave as a bushfire burns out of control.
Man in court over $1m heritage racecourse stand fire
An alleged firebug has faced court after being charged with nine offences following a blaze that damaged a $1 million heritage-listed racecourse stand.