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Australia Prime Minister Defends Response to Fires

Australia Prime Minister Defends Response to Fires

New South Wales Rural Fire Service said 150 fires were active     By SHONAL GANGULY and STEVE McMORRAN Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Cooling temperatures and calmer winds brought some relief Sunday to Australian communities raked by wildfires, but the heat...

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U.S. Sends Firefighters to Australia

U.S. Sends Firefighters to Australia

They include hotshot and helicopter crew members     Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A crew of 20 veteran firefighters based in California will head to Australia on Monday to help battle the country's out-of-control wildfires that have killed at least 23...

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Fire Threats Intensify in Australia

Fire Threats Intensify in Australia

Death toll in the wildfire crisis is now up to 23   By SHONAL GANGULY and STEVE McMORRAN Associated Press YDNEY (AP) — A father and son who were battling flames for two days are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history, and the path...

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Australian PM Jeered While Seeing Wildfire Damage

Australian PM Jeered While Seeing Wildfire Damage

Locals yelled at him, made obscene gestures and called him an “idiot”     By TRISTAN LAVALETTE Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Scott Morrison was confronted by angry residents who cursed and insulted him Thursday as he visited a...

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Australia Sends Military to Help Wildfire Towns

Australia Sends Military to Help Wildfire Towns

Wildfire death toll rises     By TRISTAN LAVALETTE Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17 people dead nationwide and...

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Some Flee Before Australia Wildfires Worsen

Some Flee Before Australia Wildfires Worsen

Should I stay or should I go?     By TRISTAN LAVALETTE Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AP) — Thousands of tourists fled Australia's wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on...

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