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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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Massachusetts Sets Record Number of Prescribed Burns

Massachusetts Sets Record Number of Prescribed Burns

All burns were on lands open to the public     BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts wildlife officials have carried out a record number of controlled burns in the state this year. During 2019, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife said it conducted 14...

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Helicopters Douse Chile Wildfire

Helicopters Douse Chile Wildfire

Wildfire has destroyed over 200 homes     SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Helicopters dropped thousands of gallons of water on the outskirts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Wednesday to extinguish a fire that destroyed more than 200 homes. Dozens of people...

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