ACT Firefighters Battle Two Blazes in Namadgi National Park
ACT Fire & Rescue is working to contain two separate fires in Namadgi National Park near Cotter Hut and Bendoora Dam. An advice-level warning is in place. Read the latest updates.
Category : Bushfires
ACT crews battle two fires in Namadgi National Park
ACT Fire & Rescue is working to contain two separate blazes in Namadgi National Park near Canberra. An advice-level warning is in place. Here's what you need to know.
Arson Squad Probes Suspicious Perth Hills Bushfire
Arson police are investigating a suspicious bushfire in Perth's Boya that threatened homes. Firefighters contained the blaze, and a $25k reward is offered for information.
High fuel loads near Canberra hospital spark fire fears
A veteran volunteer firefighter warns dangerously high fuel loads, including combustible African lovegrass, surrounding North Canberra Hospital pose a severe bushfire threat. Authorities say mitigation work is planned.
Out-of-control bushfire prompts emergency alert for Dandaragan
Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo are under a Watch and Act alert for a dangerous bushfire. DFES warns of a possible threat to lives and homes. Get the latest advice and updates.
Kalamunda teen granted bail over New Year's Day bushfire
A 19-year-old Kalamunda apprentice has been granted bail after allegedly starting a major bushfire with a firecracker. The blaze forced evacuations and cut power to 2000 homes.
Sydney Bushfire Emergency: Homes Under Threat in Leppington
Emergency crews battle a fast-moving bushfire in Leppington, Sydney's south-west. Over a dozen crews are on scene as residents are urged to prepare to leave. Stay alert.
Fireworks Spark Grassfire at Dromana NYE Celebrations
New Year's Eve celebrations at a Melbourne drive-in turned into an emergency as a grassfire, believed sparked by fireworks, required a major firefighting response. Get the latest details.
Teen charged over Kalamunda New Year's Day bushfire
A 19-year-old man has been charged over a bushfire that ignited in Kalamunda on New Year's Day, threatening homes and lives. The fire burnt 25 hectares of bushland. Read the latest.
Kalamunda Bushfire Emergency: Leave Now
A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's Kalamunda and Maida Vale areas has triggered an Emergency Warning. Residents must act immediately. An evacuation centre is open in High Wycombe.
Perth Bushfire Sparks Emergency Warning on New Year's Day
A severe bushfire near Perth has triggered an emergency warning for residents in Maida Vale, Forrestfield and Kalamunda. Authorities urge immediate action. Stay informed.
Out-of-control Carramar bushfire sparks evacuation orders
An out-of-control bushfire is threatening homes in Carramar, north of Perth. Evacuation orders are in place. Residents must monitor conditions and follow official advice.
Emergency Bushfire Warning for Harvey Shire, Residents Told to Leave
A dangerous bushfire threatens lives and homes in WA's Harvey Shire. Residents in Wellesley, Parkfield, Benger, and Wokalup must leave now if safe. Latest emergency advice and evacuation routes.
Man dies after Cairns apartment fire, neighbours leap to safety
A man has died from extensive burns after a fire tore through a Manoora apartment block. Neighbours describe leaping from balconies to escape the fast-moving blaze. Read the full story.
Warnbro bushfire: Train line closed, roads shut
A major bushfire near Warnbro station has forced the closure of the Mandurah train line and key roads. Over 100 firefighters are battling the out-of-control blaze, with residents warned of ember attacks. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Bushfire 'Prepare to Leave' Alert for Cooloongup, Safety Bay
A fast-moving bushfire near Safety Bay Road has prompted an urgent 'prepare to leave' warning for parts of Cooloongup, Safety Bay, Waikiki, and Warnbro. Residents are urged to act immediately.
Cafe fire forces Lake Macquarie shopping centre closure
A small fire at The Shed Cafe in Watagan Park Central, Cooranbong, led to a temporary evacuation and closure on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services responded quickly, with no injuries reported.
Emergency Warning: Bushfire Threatens Lives in WA's South West
A fast-moving bushfire sparked by a vehicle fire is threatening lives and homes near Bunbury. Residents in the emergency zone are told it is too late to leave and must shelter immediately.
Firefighter injured in Hunter Valley bushfire
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
Emergency 'Leave Now' Alert for Boddington Bushfire Zone
A dangerous bushfire is threatening towns southeast of Perth. Residents in Bannister, Ranford, and Boddington are urged to flee immediately. An evacuation centre is open in Williams.
Wye River Marks 10 Years Since Christmas Day Bushfire
Residents of Wye River reflect on the traumatic Christmas Day bushfire that destroyed 116 homes a decade ago. A community's story of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. Read their powerful recollections.
Gingin bushfire emergency: Residents ordered to evacuate
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for parts of the Shire of Gingin, north of Perth, with residents told to leave immediately. The fire has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat.
Bushfire emergency in Gingin, residents ordered to evacuate
Residents in parts of the Shire of Gingin have been ordered to evacuate immediately as a dangerous bushfire threatens homes. The blaze has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat. Read the latest emergency updates.
Boddington Bushfire Alert on Christmas Day
A major bushfire is threatening the Boddington gold mine and town south-east of Perth. An Emergency Warning is in place. It is too late to leave. Read the latest updates and survival advice.
Hamilton Hill retirement village fire guts home on Christmas
A Christmas morning fire at a Hamilton Hill retirement village gutted one home and damaged two others. Two residents hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Police seek information, offering rewards up to $25,000.
Emergency Bushfire Warning for Boddington Gold Mine
An out-of-control bushfire near Boddington Gold Mine has triggered an Emergency Warning. Over 300 hectares burnt. Residents and workers urged to leave immediately. Latest updates and safety advice.
Riverwood unit fire forces two women to jump from balcony
Two women were injured after jumping from a balcony to escape a suspicious fire in a Sydney unit block. Police have established a crime scene as investigations begin.
Man refused bail over alleged Royal National Park fires
A 48-year-old man faces court after allegedly lighting fires in Sydney's Royal National Park during a high fire danger day. Police were alerted by public tip-offs.
Pre-planning halts dangerous Black River bushfire
Property owners near Townsville successfully defended their homes from a dangerous bushfire thanks to a pre-prepared fire management plan. See how preparation made the difference.
Suspicious fires lit in Huntingdale bushland
WA Police seek a scooter rider seen near three deliberately lit scrub fires in Huntingdale. A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arson conviction.
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