The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Smoke expected over south Canberra from unusual summer controlled burn

Expect to see smoke to the south of Canberra as the ACT Rural Fire Service manages a controlled burn near Tharwa.

The Canberra Times · Feb 23, 2023

Work to bring Flowerdale blaze under control continues as heatwave conditions challenge firefighters

Victoria's Country Fire Authority is still battling to control a blaze at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne, which has burnt 900 hectares, while a second grassfire is threatening communities at Buangor in the state's west.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

West Lothian local calls on council to take action against fire starting vandals

One local has said that the issue has been going on for the last few years but that neither the local police or his local authority are doing anything about the destruction of the much loved park.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2023

Farmers, authorities assessing the damage after bushfires hit southern WA

Firefighters are continuing to battle a series of bushfires sparked by lightning across a huge section of the state's south.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Dangerous grass fire season warning as La Niña fuel load dries to 'powder keg': Climate Council

Three consecutive wet years have primed the Australian landscape for dangerous grass fires, with the potential for burning on a scale "never before experienced", warns a new report.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Former NSW volunteer charged over deliberately lit fire

A former NSW volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting a fire in the state's Riverina region and making false reports about other fires.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

Man arrested over large grassfire north of Melbourne

A 71-year-old man has been arrested after a large grassfire broke out at Flowerdale north of Melbourne as crews continue to battle the blaze.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

Man arrested as firefighters battle grassfire at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne

Fire authorities say it's unlikely they'll be able to contain a grassfire at Flowerdale until late on Thursday.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

Australia faces unprecedented grassfires next summer ‘supercharged’ by global heating

Fuel loads that increased after heavy rain are now drying out and creating ‘powder keg’ conditions for future fires, report warns

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023

Grassfire threatens homes north of Melbourne

Residents of Flowerdale and Yea north of Melbourne have been warned that an uncontrolled grassfire could threaten their lives and homes.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023