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Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds return

The fire emergency is far from over for Los Angeles, with strong winds once again bearing down on the city as fire crews continue their battle.

The Los Angeles fires: Climate change or mismanagement?

Since the cataclysm in Los Angeles started on 7 January, every political body in the world responsible for fire-prone areas will have summoned reports from their specialist wildfire units.

Dangerous winds forecast to resume in fire-stricken LA

The death toll from the devastating fires in Los Angeles has reached 24, as authorities prepare for more high winds to fan the flames.

Death toll to 16, expected to rise as battle to contain US fires continues

Six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles have killed at least 16 people, with the death toll expected to rise.

Los Angeles fires rage as Hollywood blaze retreats

Firefighters have begun to make progress battling the deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area as once ferocious winds ease.

Five dead as LA surrounded by out-of-control wildfires

California firefighters are battling wind-whipped wildfires that have torn across Los Angeles, killing at least five people and destroying hundreds of homes.

Car fire on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium

A car caught fire earlier today on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium in Bruce, but the fire has since been extinguished.

Body found after suspicious house fire in Spence

A person was found deceased following a house fire in Spence this morning.

Firefighters respond to fire north of Canberra Airport

A 200 x 200 metre grass and bushfire has started near Majura Road, north of Canberra Airport.

Police investigating car fires in Canberra overnight

ACT Policing are investigating a number of cars were set on fire in Canberra's inner north last night, 28 May.

Witnesses sought to suspicious house fire in Braddon

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire in Braddon this morning, Monday 29 April. 

ANU: Prescribed burning increases forest flammability

Prescribed burning and logging can make natural forests more flammable, according to ANU research - but the ACT Government has concerns.

O’Connor apartment fire: Did you see anything?

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to and CCTV footage of a suspicious apartment fire in O’Connor this week. 

Large fire in apartment block in O’Connor

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a large fire in an unoccupied apartment block on Berrigan Crescent, O’Connor.

Man charged with murder after woman dies in fire in southern NSW

A woman has died and a man has been charged with murder following a domestic violence incident in NSW's south.

Police release face-fit image in relation to North Lyneham house fire

ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man investigators would like to speak to in relation to a house fire in North Lyneham earlier this year.

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