Officials across three states braced for what they feared could be the worst day yet of Australia’s disastrous fire season.
Tag: Wildfires
How Have Australia’s Wildfires Affected You?
Fires continue to rage in southeast Australia. If you’re safe, we would like to hear from residents and tourists and see your photos or videos.
Why the Fires in Australia Are So Bad
Bush fire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over.
Christmas Eve Wildfire in Chile Destroys Dozens of Homes
Firefighters struggled to control the blaze on a hillside in Valparaíso. The city’s mayor said the fire might have been set intentionally.
2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Facing harsh criticism for his absence, the prime minister said he would return from a Hawaii trip following the deaths of two volunteer firefighters.
‘The Amazon Is Completely Lawless’: The Rainforest After Bolsonaro’s First Year
Deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest, an important buffer against climate change, has soared under President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil.
Brazil’s Leader Falsely Blames Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon Fires
President Jair Bolsonaro falsely claimed that the actor had financed the fires, his latest broadside to shift blame.
The World Burns All Year. Are There Enough Planes to Douse the Flames?
As climate change pushes California’s fire season into Australia’s, an intricate system of resource sharing struggles with the load.
‘Your Face Is Burning.’ How It Feels to Photograph Australia’s Fires
As bushfires swept Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, our photographer shot residents and firefighters close to the blaze.
Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Flee: Australia’s Koalas
The plight of dozens of animals being treated for burned paws and singed fur is raising fears about climate change and the future of the species.