7.6K views · 161 reactions | A bushfire is burning out of control north of Perth, Australia, threatening homes and lives. Western Australia's Dept. of Fire and Emergency Services urged people affected by the bushfire on Tuesday, to remain vigilant as the blaze is fanned by strong winds and remains dangerous. | NBC News World | Facebook

'We understand that people are frustrated… but planned burning will not stop bushfires. It is a tool we use to reduce fuel load, it will reduce the severity and the spread of fires, but it’s not the panacea.’ Darrin McKenzie from the Department of Environment responds to criticism that more should've been done to prevent the Victorian bushfire crisis. | Sunrise

72K views · 39 reactions | Queensland Bushfire Emergency: The focus of the bushfire emergency is shifting. More than 50 fires are burning, many out-of-control. The greatest battle is now in Central Queensland, near Yeppoon. More: 7news.link/605vOh #qldfires #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sunshine Coast | Facebook