Heatwave warnings were issued in large parts of Australia on Sunday (Dec 24) amid scorching temperatures. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, authorities warned of a high bushfire risk in many parts of the Western Australia state.

Heatwave warnings issued in Australia, authorities warn of bushfire risk

The air quality in Australia's East Coast city of Sydney plummeted to levels comparable to New Delhi, the Indian capital and one of the world's most polluted metropolises.

Sydney and Delhi’s air quality on par after Duck Creek, Pilliga Forest bushfire

As a severe heatwave pushes temperatures in several regions including Sydney, Australian officials on Tuesday warned of a soaring risk of bushfires. Temperatures, as per Reuters, are rising to reach their highest levels in two years.

Australia faces bush fire threat as temperatures reach two-year high of 40°C

An enquiry into the 2020 Canberra bushfires which were started by an army helicopter revealed some shocking details on Monday. According to the ongoing inquest at the ACT coroner’s court, the crew were taking a toilet break when the bushfire started and they took around 45 minutes to alert the ACT Emergency Service Agency about the location.

Army pilot says helicopter responsible for 2020 Canberra bushfire landed for toilet break

Australia is emerging from its devastating bushfires when the coronavirus struck and now some tourist dependant towns are facing a double disaster. Watch report.

Pandemic bites into Australia bushfire recovery: Victims try rebuilding life again