Australian wildfires

Australian wildfires

An area almost twice the size of Wales is currently on fire in Australia, killing several people and millions of animals. This is the latest news on the bushfires in Australia.

Australian wildfires - latest news

Australian-born MP pushes for parliamentary action on bushfires

Australian-born MP pushes for parliamentary action on bushfires

The fires are continuing across Australia

Australia wildfires: first rain arrives but officials warn blaze will 'take off' again

Some species in Australia are under extreme threat of extinction, says wildlife activist

Some species in Australia are under extreme threat of extinction, says wildlife activist

Australia fires: Mallacoota evacuee explains how he escaped the fire-hit town

Australia fires: Mallacoota evacuee explains how he escaped the fire-hit town

Firefighters have been tackling the blazes

Australia fires: Tourists evacuated from Kangaroo Island amid 'unstoppable' fires

Harvey Keaton was given his dad's medal for bravery posthumously

Toddler whose dad died fighting Australian bushfire receives bravery medal in his honour

Cobargo residents criticised PM Scott Morrison (right)

Australia wildfires: furious residents hit out at PM Scott Morrison

Firefighters battle with the huge wildfire in Australia

The Australian fires cover an area nearly twice the size of Wales

Australia's Rural Fire Service fight the blazes

Australian state declares week long 'emergency' as fires worsen

NSW Firefighters On High Alert Ahead Of New Year's Eve Fireworks Display

Sydney resident calls LBC to tell of "insane and biblical" fires in Australia

Andrew Castle heard from a man escaping the fires by boat

Australian wildfires: Remarkable interview live on LBC shows the devastation caused

Thousands of people are seeking refuge on beaches in Australia

Australia Fires: Thousands flee to sea as blazes ravage coastal towns

Fires have been raging across Australia

'It's too late to leave' residents warned as bushfires rage across Australia

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