Millions of animals, many found on no other continent, may have perished, and Australians are taking care of survivors.
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How to Help Victims of Australia’s Fires
The deadly wildfires, fanned by wind and fueled by scorching heat, are raging across the southeast of the country.
The Springs Ran Dry. Then This Australian Town Burned.
Residents in some lush rural places thought the blazes would never reach them. On New Year’s Eve, as firestorms swept through, they were proved wrong. “I’ve run out of tears,” one resident said.
The Australia Wildfires in Pictures
Images of destruction, escape and the struggle to contain dozens of blazes as the country faces one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history.
Australia Fires Keep Spreading as Military Reservists Called Up
Officials across three states braced for what they feared could be the worst day yet of Australia’s disastrous fire season.
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.