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Warning Australian cities not immune to LA-style fires

Warning Australian cities not immune to LA-style fires

A year on from the deadly wildfires that tore through Los Angeles, a comprehensive report shows Australian city fringes share many of the same vulnerabilities.

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

All of the people killed or injured in New Year fire at a crowded bar in Switzerland have been identified, local police say.

Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

A national day of mourning will remember the 40 people killed in a New Year's Eve bar fire as Swiss authorities confirm all are now identified.

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Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire

Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire

Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.

Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire 'fighting for lives'

Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire 'fighting for lives'

Officials say a deadly fire which tore through the basement of ‍a Swiss ski resort bar may have started when sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling.

Swiss face painful task of identifying bar fire victims

Swiss face painful task of identifying bar fire victims

The revellers who were engulfed in a horrific inferno at a Swiss ski resort are so badly burned it could take days before all the dozens of victims are named.

Australian injured in fatal fire at Swiss ski resort

Australian injured in fatal fire at Swiss ski resort

An Australian was caught up in a fire that engulfed a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party at an upscale Swiss ski resort.

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Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

About 40 people are feared dead and 115 have been hurt, most of them seriously, after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.

'About 40' killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire

'About 40' killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire

'About 40' killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire

'About 40' killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire

Dozens of people are feared dead and many others injured after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.

Teen's firecracker stunt sparks bushfire emergency

Teen's firecracker stunt sparks bushfire emergency

Teen's firecracker stunt sparks bushfire emergency

Teen's firecracker stunt sparks bushfire emergency

A bushfire sparked by a firecracker tossed into bushland has threatened lives and homes and landed a teenager in police custody.

Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation

Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation

Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation

Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation

Fires are burning on one side of the country while the threat of floods on the other has led to calls for people to remain vigilant.

Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day

Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day

Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day

Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day

Two capital cities can expect ideal weather for Christmas Day, while the rest must contend with conditions ranging from snow to a dangerous heatwave.

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

The heatwave impacting Australia's southeast is set to continue across the weekend, but thunderstorms are also on the way.

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

A long-serving volunteer firefighter who died helping his neighbours battle a large bushfire has been remembered as a true champion.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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