The firefighters and volunteers in Australia were given tribute for their efforts in battling against the raging fires across states in Australia. Opera House was illuminated by images of some firefighters who are battling against raging fires in Australia. #WION #Sydney #OperaHouse #AustraliaBushfires

Sydney pays tribute to firefighters by illuminating images on Opera House

Amid the raging bushfires in Australia, thousands of protesters marched on Friday to call on the government to take measures to tackle global warming. The protesters also asked for the government to cut back on fossil fuels.

Australia bushfires: Thousands take streets to call for climate action; demands PM's resgination

Wildfires that have raged across Australia for weeks slowed down last week with a cold weather front but many fires still burn and communities across the nation are bracing for a heatwave on January 10. The foreign crews have come as part of swap arrangements which have seen increasing cooperation between the countries during wildfire seasons. Countries like US, Canada and New Zealand have sent their firefighters to help battle the deadly fires. #Australia #AustraliaFires #Bushfires

Your Story: US crew join Australia firefighters

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organisation has announced a donation of $3 million towards the devastating bush fires that are ravaging Australia. The 45-year-old actor is the co-chairman of Earth Alliance, an organisation that works to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.

Leonardo DiCaprio's organisation to donate $3 million for Australia wildfire relief

In Australia, the bushfires have already killed over a billion animals. Now, some 10,000 feral camels are being culled for consuming 'too much' water. This decision has come under severe criticism. Details in this report. #Australia #Bushfires #AustraliaBushfires #Camels #Gravitas

Gravitas: 10,000 feral Camels culled for consuming water in Australia

Authorities issued new warnings and evacuation notices across southeast Australia on Thursday, as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires threatening several towns and communities.

Australia issues new evacuation alerts as monster bushfires regenerate

Australia's bushfires catastrophe shows no sign of relief. The authorities have issued new warnings of evacuation notices amid fears of huge bushfires in the next few days. Watch report: #Australia #AustraliaBushfires #Bushfires

Australia fires show no sign of stopping, New warnings issued by authorities

Smoke from bushfires raging across Australia reached Brazil on Tuesday, an arm of the National Institute for Space Research said on Twitter. Referring to satellite images, the agency's Department of Remote Sensing said the smoke had arrived in Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.

Smoke from Australia bushfires reaches Brazil

The bushfires in Australia show no signs of abating. Satellite images taken on January 7 showed bushfires smoke drifting across Chile and Argentina, some 11,000 km away from Australia's east coast. #WION #Australia #AustraliaBushfires

Australian bushfires smoke travels through South America

As 24 people were killed in massive bushfires that caused great damage in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced the largest military call-up in living memory, deploying up to 3,000 reservists to assist volunteer firefighters. #WION #Australia #PrayForAustralia #AustraliaBushfires #Bushfires

Australia Bushfires: Scott Morrison announces new recovery agency

With the big blaze in the Australian state of Victoria destroying the flora and fauna of the area inch-by-inch, Bollywood divas including `Climate Warrior` Bhumi Pednekar are taking to social media platforms to share their concern over the major environmental degradation.

Bhumi Pednekar to Dia Mirza, B-Town divas urge people to donate, act on Australia bushfires

Massive bushfires in Australia caused new concerns when the smoke reached neighbouring country New Zealand, forcing people to dial emergency numbers when they spotted orange skies.

New Zealand: People call emergency services after skies turn orange due to bushfires

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that 3000 military reserves were called up, the largest in living memory, to tackle country's massive bushfires.

Australia calls in reserve forces to tackle bushfire crisis

Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters battling to save lives and property, as a change in wind conditions merged several large fire fronts.

Fuelled by high temperatures and strong winds, Australian bushfires continues rage

Bushfires continued to rage in Australia on Friday showing no signs of abating leaving at least 18 people dead. The authorities have declared a state of emergency in New South Wales with the wildfires raging even as Navy ships rescued hundreds of people from beaches in Australia.

Australian navy evacuates people trapped in Mallacoota as bushfires rage

On January 3, the Australian navy started evacuating some of the thousands trapped on the fire-ravaged country's east coast as a searing weather front was set to whip up more blazes across the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). This has foced as many as 4000 residents and tourists to take shelter on the beaches. #WION #Australia #AustraliaBushfires #NSW #AustralianNavy

Navy comes to aid of thousands trapped in Australia bushfires

New South Wales police declared "tourist leave zone" ahead of dangerous fire conditions in the region as the death toll in the Australia bushfires rose to eighteen.

Smoke in Australia bushfire 'larger than area of EU', says scientist

Australian military assisted fire emergency and rescue personnel on Thursday (January 2) in Australia's south-east state of Victoria, where 50 fires are currently burning.

Australian military brings aid to fire-stricken communities in Victoria state

Residents and tourists along the New South Wales south coast started evacuations on Thursday (January 2) with authorities declaring a "tourist leave zone" for hundred's of kilometres of the coast.

Thousands evacuate New South Wales south coast ahead of bushfire threat

New South Wales police declared "tourist leave zone" ahead of dangerous fire conditions in the region as the death toll in the Australia bushfires rose to eighteen. #WION #Australia #AustraliaBushfires

Your Story: Navy comes to aid of thousands trapped in Australia bushfires

Australian authorities on January 1, 2020, confirmed that a third person had died in devastating bushfires that engulfed the southeast coastal region this week and said a fourth person was missing and feared dead. #WION #AustraliaBushfires

What is causing bushfires in Australia?

A major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in fire-ravaged seaside towns was under way in Australia on Wednesday after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist spots and rural areas leaving at least eight people dead.

At least 8 dead as Australia scrambles to reach thousands stranded by bushfires

Australian authorities on January 1, 2020, confirmed that a third person had died in devastating bushfires that engulfed the southeast coastal region this week and said a fourth person was missing and feared dead.

Australia bushfires show no signs of abating

Three people caught in bushfires in Australia's southeast are feared dead, officials said on Tuesday as thousands of tourists, residents remain stranded because of fires encircling the region.

Australia bushfires: Three feared dead as thousands trapped on burning beach