Lawnton house fire kills teen, four critically injured
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
Four people are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton, north of Brisbane. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man suffers critical burns after a backyard drum fire explosion in Leopold. Emergency services rush to the scene as investigations begin into the incident.
Police declare crime scene after suspicious unit fire in Kirwan. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Monday evening. Investigation underway.
A portable fan sparked a dangerous house fire in a Ballajura unit, causing extensive damage. Seven fire trucks responded, with all tenants escaping safely. Learn more about fire safety.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
Australia's summer forecast predicts above-average heat nationwide, a heightened fire risk for NSW, and unpredictable rainfall. Get prepared for a season of extremes.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews work through the night to contain a 1469-hectare bushfire near Salisbury. Get the latest updates on fire containment efforts and smoke warnings.
A house fire in Bullsbrook has prompted a smoke warning for residents and Bullsbrook College. Authorities urge people to stay indoors with windows closed. #PerthNews
A man in his 20s was rescued from a burning Windang unit while a firefighter suffered an electric shock. The emergency response highlights the dangers faced by first responders.
Firefighters responded to a major factory fire in Forrestfield. DFES confirms no lives at risk but warns residents to stay indoors due to heavy smoke. Latest updates.
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Smoke from a days-long fire in Karuah Nature Reserve blankets Newcastle. RFS issues health warning. Stay updated with live coverage and critical alerts.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
Townsville Fire women's basketball team secures major sponsorship from The Ville Resort-Casino, ensuring financial stability and future growth. Read more about this game-changing partnership.
A Higgins family's stolen car was found doused in petrol and rigged to explode after burglars returned weeks later. Police have made arrests in the disturbing case.
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Wandi, Perth. DFES has issued a Watch and Act, urging residents to leave immediately. Lives and homes are under threat.
A fast-moving bushfire has closed Brand Highway north of Gingin. A Watch and Act warning is in place for parts of Moore River National Park. Residents urged to leave now.
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
NSW faces a severe weather split: extreme fire danger in the Hunter and Northwest, while snow and rescues hit the Alps. Residents urged to stay informed and leave early if threatened.
Three young children perished in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police are treating the tragedy as a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.
A Geelong mother speaks out after losing four beloved pets in a Corio house fire. The tragic incident highlights pet safety and fire prevention measures.
An emergency warning is in place for a bushfire threatening homes in Worrowing Heights on the NSW South Coast. Residents told it is too late to leave. Latest updates.
A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.
Townsville Fire host Adelaide Lightning in their WNBL season opener at Townsville Entertainment Centre. Get game details, ticket info and team insights.
A fierce blaze erupted from a car in Thornton, spreading to a single-level house. Six FRNSW crews contained the fire, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.