Increasing dry lightning strikes leaving Tasmania's wilderness areas at greater risk of fire, researcher says
As Tasmania battles more than a dozen fires sparked by a band of dry lightning strikes, some in high-value wilderness areas, ...
What is dry lightning and how is it starting fires in Victorian National Parks?
Dry lightning strikes have been blamed for causing a number of bushfires across Victoria. But what's the difference between ...
Dry lightning strikes spark bushfires in Tasmanian wilderness areas
Thousands of dry lightning strikes have sparked multiple bushfires, some within remote national parks and world heritage ...
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Satellite images show fires burning across Vic, Tas and SA
A string of hot and stormy days has left numerous fires burning across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia this week.
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Unusual mix of heat, severe storms, flooding and bushfires impact Vic
Vic experienced the rare combination of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms, which sparked several new fires across the ...
Tasmania Fire Service warns Canning Peak bushfire threatens Overland Track
A bushfire triggered by dry lightning has closed a popular walking track and global tourist draw, as firefighters battle to control the “uncontained” fire.
Heatwave raises fire danger across Victoria
The heat threatens to worsen existing fires in the Grampians, which are burning out of control as firefighters engage in back ...
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Grampians bushfire fears grow as searing heat, high winds loom
Hot and windy weather, with temperatures of 37C, is forecast for the weekend, and emergency services say the risk of dry ...
Lives in danger in escalating bushfire emergencies
Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather puts authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and ...