A searing heat wave has gripped the US, leaving five dead in California and Oregon
Four people were reported dead in the Portland area and one at Death Valley, California, due to the gripping heat.
The Aussie pilots swapping crop spraying for international firefighting
From a country boy to a firefighting pilot facing unfamiliar mountain saddles rippled with turbulence and a scrambled GPS — it's an aviation career not for the faint-hearted, but Tony Warren was born for it.
Fatal e-scooter fire south of Brisbane 'likely' caused by incompatible charger, coroner finds
A Queensland coroner says a catastrophic fire that claimed a young man's life in 2022 was "most likely" caused by an e-scooter being connected to a charger that caused it to overheat and explode.
Lithium-ion battery fire destroys two caravans at dealership within minutes
Authorities have reminded caravan owners to stay informed about the industry's regulatory changes and safety precautions after a fire destroyed two caravans.
A coal mine fire has been burning for five days in central Queensland. There is only one way to put it out
A Queensland underground coal mine is on fire up to half a kilometre below ground. Remote control technology is helping in an around-the-clock race to seal the mine and avoid further explosions.
Investigation launched into wind turbine fire in Victoria
The blaze at the top of the turbine in Portland had to be left to burn overnight after firefighters were unable to extinguish it.
Residents warned to stay indoors amid battle to stop underground mine inferno, as black smoke fills sky
An underground inferno is pumping out clouds of black smoke in Central Queensland as emergency services try to extinguish it, with experts warning it could take weeks.
Doubts underground Grosvenor Coal Mine will reopen as workers are evacuated after fire
Work is underway to seal an underground coal mine in central Queensland where a fire is burning after an explosion on Saturday morning, and there are doubts the mine will ever reopen.
Fire inspector Chris Griffin on Logan blaze
Multiple crews responded to the blaze overnight, with authorities remaining on-scene this morning.
Duration: 22 seconds
Logan storage facility destroyed by fire as locals evacuate
A number of streets have been cut off from public access, and locals evacuated after a building was destroyed by fire.
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds
Crews on the scene of fire at a Logan storage facility
Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene throughout the day, after spending hours containing the blaze overnight.
Duration: 9 seconds
'That's everything they own': More than 100 storage units destroyed, residents evacuated in Logan blaze
The fire destroyed around more than 150 units and required 50 firefighters at its peak.
A fire in Logan has destroyed a building
A number of emergency crews worked through the night to contain the blaze.
Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds
Eight people killed in office fire outside Moscow, two die jumping from building
Eight people are dead after a fire tore through an office building near Moscow on Monday.
A battery fire in South Korea kills 20, injures eight
A fire at a lithium battery plant in South Korea has killed more than 20 people and injured eight more.
Duration: 1 minute 2 seconds
At least 22 people found dead after fire breaks out at South Korean battery plant
A fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 22 people, with eight injured, according to local fire officials.
Greece arrests 13 after yacht fireworks spark pine forest blaze
Greek authorities arrest 13 yacht crew members and passengers after a forest fire allegedly sparked by fireworks launched from the boat.
'Very confronting': Sydney constable fires gun at car allegedly trying to hit police
NSW Police confronted two men in an underground car park after officers were called to a unit block in St Peters, following reports of a break and enter. The men allegedly got into a car and drove it towards an officer before fleeing the scene.
'Matter of urgency': As lithium-ion batteries explode, waste chiefs say change is necessary
As state ministers get set to meet with the Minister for Environment, 7.30 can reveal the high number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
A house fire in Rochedale South
Two people were able to escape the blaze without serious injuries.
Duration: 19 seconds
Winter can be one of the most dangerous times for house fires — and the causes aren't always obvious
After more than 450 call-outs in winter last year, Queensland is already seeing a spike in house fires — three of them fatal.
In one of the world's most fire-prone regions, 'cutting edge' techniques are protecting precious habitat
Indigenous fire management methods being used in WA's Kimberley are drawing international acclaim, as rangers say they are making a big difference to the health of the tropical savanna landscapes.
At least 49 foreign workers killed in Kuwait building fire
Kuwaiti's deputy prime minister pre-emptively blames the "greed of real estate owners" for the fire, which killed dozens of foreign workers in an accommodation block.
'Shame on Bangkok': Famous Thailand market criticised as fire kills more than 1,000 animals
More than 1,000 exotic animals, reptiles and pets have perished in a sprawling market in Thailand's capital Bangkok after a fire ripped through over a hundred shops in the early hours of Tuesday.
With a solar farm moving in next door, Stephen is worried about his insurance
A farmer with $50 million in public liability insurance says it will not be enough should a fire jump from his place into a new neighbouring solar farm. He says it isn't sufficient to cover "rebuilding an industrial estate" and wants the industry pick up the slack.