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Canberra's inferno - Bush fires in Australian capital kill two

CANBERRA, Australia -- A fire swept into Australia's capital Saturday, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to flee. Two people were killed, police said. Emergency services said early ...
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Canberra declares 48-hour fire ban after 'extreme fire weather' warning

Canberra will face its third fire ban this season on Thursday, with the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) Commissioner ...

Man accused of lighting fire in first responder centre 'had an axe to grind with police'

Returned from his time at Canberra Hospital's adult mental health unit, Sargon was formally charged over the January 22 fire ...

Total Fire Ban Declared in ACT Amidst Extreme Weather Warning

As Canberra braces for a scorching heatwave, a 48-hour Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) has been enacted in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). This measure, implemented by the ACT Emergency Services Agency ...

Canberra Implements 48-Hour Fire Ban Amid Extreme Weather Warning

As the summer season intensifies, Canberra is gearing up for its first 48-hour fire ban, responding to a severe warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. Beginning at midnight on Thursday, February ...