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Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages

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Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages

Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages

Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.

SA firefighters awarded bravery medals for saving APY Lands town from disaster

SA firefighters awarded bravery medals for saving APY Lands town from disaster

A training day escalated into a "no-win" emergency very quickly for Country Fire Service officers as they scrambled to save 400 people from impending disaster.

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Emergency warning for SA bushfire

The Country Fire Service has issued an emergency warning for a stubble fire burning north of Adelaide.

Fire authorities call in extra water bombers as South Australia swelters through heatwave

South Australia's Country Fire Service has called in additional water bombers as the state prepares for a perfect storm of bushfire conditions, with temperatures above 40C and strong winds elevating the risk.

At least one home destroyed by Port Lincoln bushfire, as locals assess damage

Daniel Woodward only had time to collect his dogs before his house was destroyed by a bushfire that broke out near the SA town of Port Lincoln yesterday. Nearby, Rohan Freeman's family watched as the fire reached their back door.

Port Lincoln fires continue to burn, city dump blaze prompts toxic smoke warning

Fires on the outskirts of Port Lincoln have been contained, but authorities are warning of the ongoing risks posed by burning waste at the city's dump amid reports that multiple homes and businesses have been affected.

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Bushfire threat level downgraded but blaze near Port Lincoln expected to burn for days

Bushfire threat level downgraded but blaze near Port Lincoln expected to burn for days

Crews continue to battle a bushfire near Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula that has sent plumes of smoke billowing into the air.

Woman arrested over suspicious fire at Coober Pedy police station

Woman arrested over suspicious fire at Coober Pedy police station

The grass fire spread under the fence of the impound yard at Coober Pedy Police Complex, damaging several vehicles, before the Country Fire Service was able to extinguish it.

Bushfire in Adelaide Hills; PM says ‘we’ve got the balance right’ on climate policy changes – as it happened

Bushfire in Adelaide Hills; PM says ‘we’ve got the balance right’ on climate policy changes – as it happened

Firefighters prepared for a long night battling an out-of-control blaze near Montacute in the Adelaide Hills. This blog is now closed

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Catastrophic fire risk for SA on Saturday

Catastrophic fire risk for SA on Saturday

The Country Fire Service in South Australia says two districts will have catastrophic fire conditions on Saturday, the first for the summer.

Fallen firefighter Louise Hincks honoured with memorial garden at Happy Valley CFS Brigade

Fallen firefighter Louise Hincks honoured with memorial garden at Happy Valley CFS Brigade

A memorial garden in honour of Louise Hincks officially opens at the Happy Valley Country Fire Service Brigade, as her family and colleagues pay tribute to her legacy.

Country Fire Service boss Mark Jones raises concerns about plan to send volunteer firefighters out to medical emergencies

Country Fire Service boss Mark Jones raises concerns about plan to send volunteer firefighters out to medical emergencies

South Australia's volunteer firefighters are already attending a growing number of medical emergencies and are not trained to deal with the trauma, according to the head of the Country Fire Service (CFS).

Ambo jobs traumatising SA fire volunteers

Ambo jobs traumatising SA fire volunteers

The SA Country Fire Service's chief officer is concerned about firefighters attending ambulance jobs without more training and mental health support.

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Police say $1 million fire that destroyed three shops at Mount Compass was deliberately lit

Police say a fire that caused $1 million damage in Mount Compass, on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, was deliberately lit.

Fire crews continue to fight challenging blaze at Mount Gambier's Crater Lakes

The Country Fire Service (CFS) has issued an advice message asking residents to stay alert and monitor local conditions as smoke spreads across the city.

CFS volunteer killed in tree falling incident on Lucindale fireground, another seriously injured

A Country Fire Service volunteer has died and another has been seriously injured while battling a fire in South Australia's south-east.

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