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The 1993-94 fire season was amongst the largest firefighting efforts in Australian history. A lengthy Coronial inquest followed the fires, leading to the formation of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. [23] The Rural Fires Act 1997 was proclaimed on 1 September 1997. [24]
A major bushfire occurred in southern Queensland, Australia, in October 1993, and several major bushfires occurred in New South Wales from December 1993 to January 1994. 3 people were killed in New South Wales by the fires and more than 29 were injured. More than 70,000 ha were destroyed in New South Wales.
This is a list of major bushfires in Australia.The list contains individual bushfires and bushfire seasons that have resulted in fatalities, or bushfires that have burned in excess of 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres), or was significant for its damage to particular Australian landmarks.
The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers and firefighters responded to a fire in one ballot drop box at about 3:30 […] Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington ...
This article is a summary of the 2023 Oregon wildfire season, comprising the series of significant wildfires that have burned in the U.S. state of Oregon since the beginning of the calendar year. Fire season officially began in all areas of the state by July 1, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).
The largest fire in Arizona state history. In one 24-hour burn period (6/6-6/7), it consumed 77,769 acres of forest land. 2011: 34,000 acres (14,000 ha) Bastrop County Complex Fire: Texas: The worst fire in Texas state history, destroyed over 1,500 homes. 2011: 1,748,636 acres (707,648 ha) Richardson Backcountry Fire: Alberta
A red flag warning was extended until Friday evening as new wildfires ignited and existing fires spread across Oregon. The warning was extended due to continued hot temperatures, low humidity and ...
The fires also came after a similar incident on Oct. 8, when smoke was reported near a ballot drop box and a suspicious device was found nearby, Vancouver officials said in a news release at the time.