The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Fears ease over WA bushfire

Authorities have downgraded concern over a bushfire burning about 220 kilometres south of Perth.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

NSW Rural Fire Service crews contain blaze at Southern Tablelands turbine station

The Rural Fire Service says crews were able to contain the fire at the top of the turbine at Breadalbane and no other properties are at risk.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Emergency warning issued as fire threatens lives and homes in WA's South West — as it happened

A bushfire has threatened lives and homes in Western Australia's South West region, about 220km south of Perth — as it happened.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

2 teens, firefighter injured in extra alarm fire in Roseland home

The blaze started in a home in the 11300 block of South Edbrooke Avenue, according to Chicago fire officials.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 4, 2023

Cordon surrounds house after fire ripped through property

Fire fighters, paramedics and police attended the scene

Liverpool Echo · Jan 4, 2023

Naked man climbed from window to escape deadly blaze on Old Kent Road

A women in her 20s tragically died in the fire on New Year’s Day

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023

Fire crews put out blaze at popular fish and chip shop in Heaton

Emergency crews attended the scene on Chillingham Road following a report of a fire at Gills fish and chip shop

Chronicle Live · Jan 3, 2023

Dad tells of dramatic escape from Perth hotel fire with wife and young daughter

Manju Prasanna, 38, and his wife and four year old daughter were jolted awake by fire alarms at Perth's New County Hotel.

Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023

Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

Police remain at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Police appeal for witnesses to help investigation into Biggenden fire and deaths of Todd and Kirra Mooney

Police are appealing for public assistance to help solve the deaths of 54-year-old Todd Mooney and his daughter Kirra and have called for witnesses to come forward.

ABC News · Jan 3, 2023