Follow the latest Australian Wildfires news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
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Smoke from massive wildfires in Australia led to algae bloom
Smoke from massive wildfires in Australia led to an algae bloom thousands of kilometers away.
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People are evacuated as fires tear through Australian tourist island
Residents are evacuated as bushfire smoke ravage the popular Fraser Island in Australia.
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Helicopter view of brush fire in Australia
The fire burned around 50,000 acres in Australia’s Northern Territory.
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Australian state free of fires for 1st time in 240 days
New South Wales is officially free of wildfires after a devastating season.
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New South Wales fires contained for first time since Australia's fire season began
Australia bushfires in New South Wales were contained for the first time since the season began.
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Rugby players slip and slide through training amid Sydney downpour
This rugby team took advantage of Sydney’s wet conditions in a sodden training session, combining sprints with belly slides on the waterlogged pitch.
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New South Wales issues bushfire warning in Snowy Mountains
The fire service made the announcement as 60 fires filled the skies with smoke.
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Koalas released back into wild after being rescued from fires
A mother koala and baby saved from bushfires in Australia have returned home after weeks of recovery.
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Australian army soldiers cuddle, feed koalas rescued from bushfires
Soldiers with the Australian Army came to the rescue of several hungry koalas saved from the bushfires ravaging the country.
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Dogs are saving koalas in the Australia wildfires
More than 1 billion animals are believed to have died in the fires.
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3 Americans killed in crash of water tanker plane fighting Australian wildfires
Three Americans were killed battling the Australian wildfires Wednesday when their water tanker plane crashed in New South Wales.
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Firefighting plane crash claims lives of 3 Americans
An air tanker carrying three American firefighters in Australia crashed while fighting bushfires.
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Serena Williams shows off tribute to koalas with fun nail art
Tennis star Serena Williams paid tribute to koalas through nail art during the Australian Open.
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3 Americans killed in water tanker crash fighting Australia fires
The aerial water tanker went down in the Snowy Mountains' Monaro region in New South Wales; the three crew members who died were believed to be the only ones aboard.
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6-year-old makes clay koalas to raise money for Australia
A fundraiser started by Massachusetts resident Owen Colley has raised more than $250,000 for Australia bushfire relief efforts.
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'Dinosaur' trees in Australia saved from wildfires in secret mission
Firefighters saved Wollemi Pines from the Australia wildfires in a secret government mission.
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Adorable koala added to Miami zoo
A baby koala named Hope, born at Zoo Miami, is the first surviving koala born there in nearly 30 years.
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Inside the secret mission to save prehistoric trees in Australia
The location of the Wollemi pine trees is kept secret from the public to prevent contamination.
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What are ‘fire clouds’?
Pyrocumulus clouds are formed when the hot air and smoke from a wildfire is released into the sky.
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Australia wildfires are paving the way for 'fire clouds': Here's what to know
Australia wildfires are paving the way for fire clouds. Here's an explainer on what pyrocumulus clouds are.
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Australian Open threatened by smoke from historic wildfires
One player collapsed on the court as she struggled to breathe, while tournament officials said they would continue to monitor air quality before the main draw starts.
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Tennis player forced to retire mid-match after coughing fit from Australia wildfires
Dalila Jakupovic collapsed during an Australian Open match because of thick smoke from wildfires.
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Jeff Bezos criticized over Australia wildfire donation
The Amazon CEO, who unseated Bill Gates as the top billionaire on Forbes' rankings, announced the donation of one million Australian dollars (approximately $690,000 U.S. dollars) on Instagram.
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NASA warns Australia smoke could circle globe
Efforts continue around the clock to treat animals hurt in the wildfire disaster.
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Paul the koala makes miraculous recovery after rescue from Australian bushfire
Paul was found burnt and barely alive in the ashes — but look at him now!
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Australia drops 4,000 pounds of food to save starving wildlife
The government used helicopters to help feed starving animals displaced by the country's wildfire crisis.
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A look at koalas in Australian culture amid fires that are devastating their numbers
A look at koala culture amid Australia's wildfires.
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Diaper-wearing koala recovers from burns at sanctuary
A koala wearing a diaper enjoys some sunshine while recovering from burns sustained in the devastating Australia wildfires.
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Australia drops tons of food to help starving wildlife
The Australian government is airdropping tons of food to help feed starving animals displaced by wildfires.
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s organization pledges $3 million to Australia fire relief
Celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Elton John, Chris Hemsworth, Pink and Nicole Kidman have donated money in support of wildfire relief efforts.
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Tens of thousands protest Australia's government amid wildfires
Videos showed the crowd marching from the capital's Town Hall to Parliament House, where the office of Prime Minister Scott Morrison is located.
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Tens of thousands protest Australia's government amid wildfires
Thousands of protesters stepped out in Australia amid the wildfires to protest the government's climate policies.
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Lizzo volunteers at Australian food bank to support victims of fires
Lizzo volunteered at the Melbourne Foodbank on Wednesday and helped distribute food to those affected by Australia's massive fires.
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Dogs are saving koalas in the Australia wildfires
Dogs are saving koalas in the Australia wildfires.
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Wallabies rescued from wildfires cuddle together
The joeys were brought to Shai Ager, who runs a wallaby relocation project in Australia.
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Lizzo, Serena Williams offer help amid Australia fires
Lizzo stopped by a food bank during a tour stop in Australia while Serena Williams is joining tennis’s top stars in playing an exhibition match for fire relief.
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State Department raises travel advisory for Australia amid fires
A new level 2 warning means any American traveling to Australia is urged to postpone their trip if they're coming to an area affected by the wildfires.
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More than 1 billion animals estimated dead in Australia wildfires: Expert
Australia wildfires have destroyed nearly 800 homes in eight days and an expert estimates nearly a billion animals have died.
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Wallabies flee from bushfire in Australia
Wallabies were forced to flee from a raging bushfire burning near a wilderness retreat on Australia’s Kangaroo Island.
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Volunteers stepping up to save Australia’s wildlife amid fires
An ecological emergency is unfolding as more than 1 billion animals have now been killed.
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Knitters around the globe make koala mittens and joey pouches for Australia fires
The brush fires have affected hundreds of millions of animals.
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Serena Williams, more stars to play charity tennis match for Australia fires
The charity match will be played ahead of the 2020 Australian Open.
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Crews race against time, weather changes to contain Australia fires
With hot and dry conditions on the way, crews are working tirelessly to fight the devastating wildfires in Australia.
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Family rescues koalas from Kangaroo Island, Australia
A local family set up a rescue operation of koalas, transporting them to neighbors who they say have a permit to care for native wildlife.
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Why the rain in Australia makes it harder to fight wildfires
The rain in Australia is actually hindering the process of back-burning, an essential part of stopping wildfires.
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US map shows scale of massive Australia wildfires
A superimposed wildfire map of Australia over the United States shows the scale of the massive wildfires that have spread Down Under.
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Thousands flee from apocalyptic fires in Australia
The massive bushfires are now visible from space and have engulfed an area the size of more than 50 New York Cities.
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Wildfires rage out of control in Australia, prompting evacuations and rescues
Tens of thousands of residents have been driven from their homes as part of that country’s largest evacuations ever.
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‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires continue to spread throughout Australia
The path of destruction has widened as strong winds continue to fuel the flames.
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Massive evacuation underway due to fires in Australia
The ongoing fires impacting the region has led to an estimated half billion animals dead, including many koalas and kangaroos.
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