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Volunteer firefighter dies battling large rural blaze

Volunteer firefighter dies battling large rural blaze

A 34-year-old man has been killed by a falling tree after helping firefighters battle a large blaze in a rural area.

Data processing failure ignites emergency site meltdown

Data processing failure ignites emergency site meltdown

Data processing failure ignites emergency site meltdown

Data processing failure ignites emergency site meltdown

Firefighters have told a software developer to lift its game after a website designed to warn citizens about natural disasters went into meltdown.

Emergency site in meltdown as bushfires threaten homes

Emergency site in meltdown as bushfires threaten homes

Emergency site in meltdown as bushfires threaten homes

Emergency site in meltdown as bushfires threaten homes

Western Australian's emergency website is suffering an outage as residents are urged to monitor uncontrolled bushfires.

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Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

The deaths of three people and countless fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries have prompted a coronial inquiry into how to reduce the risks.

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

A burst of summer heat is on its way across Australia, with bushfire emergency warnings in place and strong and gusty winds fanning conditions.

Residents brace for high heat and extreme fire threat

Residents brace for high heat and extreme fire threat

Residents in a state capital face total fire bans and extreme conditions after blazes threatened outer suburban homes with scorching temperatures ahead.

Firefighters under the pump as bushfires threaten homes

Firefighters under the pump as bushfires threaten homes

Firefighters have warned of challenging conditions as they battle two out-of-control bushfires that sparked emergency warnings for people to leave.

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Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

As a community takes stock after a blazing inferno that destroyed 16 homes, legal advocates say being prepared for the worst case scenario is crucial.

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Water bombers and ground crews are battling a wild fire that has prompted dozens to evacuate and the destruction of at least two homes.

'Man of the forest' honoured in trees after fire death

'Man of the forest' honoured in trees after fire death

'Man of the forest' honoured in trees after fire death

'Man of the forest' honoured in trees after fire death

Mourners have gathered under the trees to farewell Peter Curtis, a "much-loved" firefighter with "deep, rich laughter" who died battling a blaze.

Family honours 'wonderful' man killed battling bushfire

Family honours 'wonderful' man killed battling bushfire

Family honours 'wonderful' man killed battling bushfire

Family honours 'wonderful' man killed battling bushfire

A man killed by a falling tree while fighting bushfires during a weekend of blazes has been remembered for his love and friendship to all who knew him.

Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger

Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger

Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger

Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger

A veteran firefighter has been killed protecting homes as hot weather combined with moderate winds threatens to bring another day of elevated fire dangers.

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

At least 23 people, including several tourists, have died after a fire broke out in a nightclub in the popular Indian beach resort state of Goa.

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".

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Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.

Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states

Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

Out-of-control bushfires resulted in multiple emergency evacuation warnings in one state amid high winds which grounded aerial efforts.

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong is stripping scaffolding nets off all buildings undergoing renovation after the material was suspected of powering an inferno that killed 159 people.

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HK fire toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six

Hong Kong police have completed a search for bodies inside all seven of the eight high-rise residential towers as the death toll from a fire rises to 159.

Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

More bodies have been found at a Hong Kong apartment complex following the city's deadliest fire in decades, including an infant and a 97-year-old.

Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno

Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.

HK arrests more suspects in fire probe as deaths rise

The netting on apartment buildings that caught fire in a horrific inferno in Hong Kong wasn't up to code, authorities say, as the death toll rises to 151.

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

Firefightersbattling a series of out-of-control bushfires have also had to contend with unauthorised drones as detectives investigate possible arson links.

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

A firefighting drill delayed train services on the opening day of a major city's long-awaited underground line.

Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning

Anger is growing over the fire that tore through seven high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, amid calls for accountability as China warns against disrupting the city.

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