Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Dean Narramore said that hot and dry winds were fanning temperatures across the state, nearing 40 degrees Celsius.

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Canberra celebrates the day marking British invasion of the continent as Australia day. PM Scott Morrison believes in celebrating the 26th of January, many disagree. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Scott Morrison draws fire

Nearly 3 billion animals have been killed or displaced by the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season

Almost 3 billion animals affected by Australian bushfires: Report

Australia was praying for rainfall over the weekend's scorching heat sparked massive bushfires, when the rains arrived they poured with such intensity causing floods in most parts of New South Wales including in Sydney.

Australia: After bushfire fury, now rain woes

Hollywood celebrity Chris Hemsworth is the latest to join the growing list of stars who have now donated money for Australia wildfires. The actor today announced a staggering amount of $1 million for the nation’s firefighting efforts.

Hollywood celebrity Chris Hemsworth donates $1million to Australia wildfire

In South Australia, the Kangaroo Island Ravine fire complex that has burnt a third of the island has six areas still burning.

Australia: Fire in NSW leaves more than 2,000 homes damaged

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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

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers fled seaside towns on Australia's east coast on Thursday as bushfires approached, and military ships and helicopters began rescuing thousands more trapped by the blazes.

Thousands flee fires in Australia, navy helps evacuate the stranded

A volunteer firefighter was killed as unprecedented bushfires continue to rage in Australia bringing the death toll to nine, fire authorities said on Monday. Two others were also injured.

Australia: As bushfires continue to rage, one more firefighter dies; 2 others injured

Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave of bushfires across Australia's east coast.

Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted

Smoke haze from bushfires raging in Australia spread to the capital Sunday, as firefighters raced to contain more than 140 blazes ahead of a heatwave forecast early this week.

Smoke haze settles over Australian capital as bushfires burn

In Australia fire rages on, 108 Fires reported on friday afternoon.

Australia: 108 Fires reported on friday

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Australia catastrophic fire: Sydney, New South Wales on high-alert. Watch video to know more.

Australia catastrophic fire: Sydney, New South Wales on high-alert

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Authorities in Australia's New South Wales and Queensland on Monday declared a state of emergency as the country's eastern region prepared for calamitous fire conditions.

Authorities in Australian asked for evacuation ahead of calamitous fire threat

Firefighters in eastern Australia were on Sunday assessing damage from ferocious bushfires that have devastated communities and rushing to prepare for "bad, if not worse" conditions expected to flare in the coming days.

Australians warned worst bushfires may be yet to come

People have been banned from setting fires, and some major sports events have been cancelled

Australia battles 50 fires in heat wave, sparking warning, blackout fears

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