Fire is a natural part of the Australian landscape. But the more frequent fires we've seen recently—particularly the high severity bushfires that consume or scorch the canopies of whole forests—are a ...

Bushfires have been ravaging the country for months, devastating towns, rural communities and livelihoods. Here are the best ways to help. Jackson Ryan was CNET's science editor, and a multiple ...

Following a disaster committee management meeting, the Premier praised the facility to which her Government has contributed over $1.5 million. She congratulated the efforts of frontline staff to save ...

Authorities have issued an urgent alert for people in the vicinity of a bushfire in southeast Queensland. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) warned those near Dunwich Airport on North Stradbroke ...

Fires are changing so does that mean the way we refer to them should too? It could soon be a hot topic. Huge, fast-moving fires that rip through communities, destroying all in their path, are becoming ...