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Ice cream shop fire after arson attacks linked to gangs

Ice cream shop fire after arson attacks linked to gangs

An ice cream shop fire is the latest blaze considered suspicious by police who believe dozens of arson attacks are linked to conflict between rival gangs.

Recycling factory fire sends black smoke billowing

Recycling factory fire sends black smoke billowing

Recycling factory fire sends black smoke billowing

Recycling factory fire sends black smoke billowing

A blaze at a metal recycling factory in Melbourne's outer west has been contained but firefighters will work overnight to extinguish it.

Man dies after unit blaze as police investigate cause

Man dies after unit blaze as police investigate cause

Man dies after unit blaze as police investigate cause

Man dies after unit blaze as police investigate cause

Police and Fire Investigation and Research unit officers are investigating the cause of a major unit fire which claimed the life of a 45-year-old man.

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Unpredictable blaze threatening lives and homes in WA

Unpredictable blaze threatening lives and homes in WA

A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for an unpredictable blaze threatening fishing towns in Western Australia.

Cars torched days after suspected gang-linked shooting

Cars torched days after suspected gang-linked shooting

Police suspect two cars found torched in suburban Melbourne could be linked to an earlier shooting, which was reportedly connected to a gangland figure.

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

The cause of a massive bushfire in southern WA and the death of a volunteer firefighter while battling it are being investigated by the arson squad.

Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA

Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA

A volunteer firefighter has died while responding to an out-of-control bushfire threatening homes near Esperance in Western Australia.

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First Nations ranger unit uses fire to care for country

First Nations ranger unit uses fire to care for country

First Nations ranger unit uses fire to care for country

First Nations ranger unit uses fire to care for country

An Indigenous-led unit of rangers is using traditional fire management practices to manage weeds and regenerate native plant species.

Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires

Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires

Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires

Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires

With bushfires raging across some parts of the nation, Aboriginal land management techniques are showing how to reduce the severity of the damage.

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

The weather bureau has a heatwave warning in effect for parts of Western Australia, as the state's firefighters continue to battle several blazes.

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Two homes have been destroyed by a blaze south of Perth as firefighters warn residents to remain vigilant for bushfire threats.

Lithium-ion batteries fires warning for Christmas

Lithium-ion batteries fires warning for Christmas

Lithium-ion batteries fires warning for Christmas

Lithium-ion batteries fires warning for Christmas

The fire risk from lithium-ion batteries is rising as Christmas shoppers continue stocking up on gadgets and devices that run on the rechargeable power source.

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Multiple blazes across Western Australia are testing firefighters, with authorities warning there are more "difficult" days ahead.

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

A fast-moving blaze has destroyed three homes in Perth's eastern hills with WA's fire commissioner describing conditions as above catastrophic.

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Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

A funeral service has been held for Michael Kidd, a veteran firefighter who was "bloody good" at his job and made the ultimate professional sacrifice.

Two homes destroyed as bushfires burn across WA

Bushfires are challenging firefighters in Western Australia, where authorities have confirmed two men have been injured and two homes have been destroyed.

Fire-threatened WA town told to flee to the ocean

Residents of a tourist town north of Perth have been told to make a run for the jetty as an out-of-control fire barrels towards the town.

Buildings destroyed in big blaze as rain brings relief

Thunderstorms and heavy rain have brought a reprieve to firefighters battling a major bushfire in northwest NSW that has destroyed several outbuildings.

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Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

Rain brings relief to NSW fire grounds but risk remains

A renewed emergency warning was issued for a major blaze in northwest NSW, before heavy rain saw conditions ease once again.

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Another tranche of black spot funding will target communities at greater risk of bushfires to boost mobile coverage and reliability.

'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares

An out-of-control bushfire burning in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size with residents in the region told it is too late to leave.

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.

Fire threatened lives, homes and hospital in the Hunter

A fast-moving bushfire has threatened homes and a hospital in NSW's Hunter region, with lives at risk before authorities downgraded warnings.

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