![Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708592718_TBbushfireburns.jpg)
Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
Authorities said intense heatwave could further spread a massive bushfire in Victoria state, which faces its worst conditions in four years.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708592718_TBbushfireburns.jpg)
Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south
State Premier Jacinta Allan said more than 1,000 firefighters were on the ground, supported by 24 aircraft and more than 100 vehicles.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703132827_TBbushfirejpg.jpg)
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451094146_AustraliaBushfire.jpg)
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694869983_SydneySmokeblanke.jpg)
Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia
Several regions have been given high fire danger ratings as authorities warned high winds could whip up bushfires.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678069229_Heathaze.jpg)
Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms
Total fire bans are now in place across NSW, while 35 public schools, mostly in inland regions, have been closed due to the severe heat.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Firefighters in Western Australia get upper hand on several bushfires Firefighters in Western Australia get upper hand on several bushfires](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612667314_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Firefighters in Western Australia get upper hand on several bushfires
A heavy downpour over the weekend helped to contain those blazes and allowed firefighters to bring further under control.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Bushfires in a wet year have Australia's scientists looking to climate change Bushfires in a wet year have Australia's scientists looking to climate change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607675914_bushfire.jpg)
Bushfires in a wet year have Australia's scientists looking to climate change
In a summer that was supposed to be unusually cool and wet, Australian builder Rob Lye did not expect to be trapped by a bushfire on sub-tropical Fraser Island.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607249872_Australia.jpg)
Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
Residents of a coastal township on Australia's World Heritage-listed Fraser Island were told to evacuate on Sunday as a bushfire approached.
Sun Dec 06 2020
![Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61606889871_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island
The fires have razed nearly half of the island, which is a world heritage listed for its tropical rain forests and sand dunes.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603085650_koala.jpg)
From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future
Bushfires, drought, urban encroachment of their habitat are some of the many destructive forces that continue to threaten their survival.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599714897_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state
Angered by a new koala conservation law it says comes at the expense of farmers in New South Wales.
Thu Sep 10 2020
![About three billion animals harmed in Australian bushfires, WWF says About three billion animals harmed in Australian bushfires, WWF says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71596004082_koala.jpg)
About three billion animals harmed in Australian bushfires, WWF says
The fires destroyed more than 11 million hectares across the Australian southeast, equal to about half the area of the United Kingdom.
Wed Jul 29 2020
![Miley Cyrus cancels bushfire aid show in Australia due to coronavirus warnings Miley Cyrus cancels bushfire aid show in Australia due to coronavirus warnings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81583827032_MILEYCYRUS.jpg)
Miley Cyrus cancels bushfire aid show in Australia due to coronavirus warnings
Pop star Miley Cyrus has cancelled a trip to Australia for a bushfire relief concert three days ahead of the show, citing recommendations that travel be curtailed to counter the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 10 2020
!['Heartbreaking' - Lewis Hamilton visits fire-ravaged Australia 'Heartbreaking' - Lewis Hamilton visits fire-ravaged Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506423675_LewisHamilton.jpg)
'Heartbreaking' - Lewis Hamilton visits fire-ravaged Australia
Lewis Hamilton described a visit Tuesday to parts of Australia ravaged by months-long bushfires as heartbreaking, saying it was "one of those days that really put things into perspective".
Tue Mar 10 2020