The death toll from Australia's bushfires increases with the discovery of human remains in a burnt out home on the NSW south coast
NSW Police have confirmed the discovery of human remains, believed to be that of a man, in the fire-ravaged community of Moruya on the state's south coast.
Officials are still working to identify the body, which was found after a large bushfire yesterday engulfed homes."Inquiries are continuing and no further information is available at this time," the spokesperson said. Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Friday announced a state memorial service will be held on February 23 in Sydney to recognise the lives lost, the sacrifices made and those who have been impacted by bushfires this season.
Twenty-four of the deaths have been in NSW, eight of the fatalities involved firefighters. In a ten-hour period alone this week, three American firefighters died and six volunteers injured.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sydney to hit 40 degrees today as bushfire danger returns in NSW | Sky News AustraliaFire crews in New South Wales are facing the return of severe fire conditions as hot, gusty and strong winds are forecast across the state.\n\nTemperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees on the South Coast, 41 in the Hunter region and 43 degrees in Western Sydney.\n\nTotal fire bans are in place for six regions.\n\nThe RFS said low humidity and very strong northwesterly winds have crews ready for a potentially dangerous day.\n\nImage: Getty
Read more »
Minute silence held for three Americans killed fighting NSW bushfires | Sky News AustraliaA minute silence has been held for the three American aerial fire crew killed fighting our bushfires.\n\nA farewell and thank you breakfast was held in Wolli Creek for overseas personnel who have come to our aid. \n\nThe aircraft lost contact with ground crews hours before the wreckage was found in the state's Snowy Monaro region on Thursday. \n\nNSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the tragedy has shocked the community and that “formal investigations and inquiries are underway”. \n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian sent their condolences following the deaths. \n\nImage: Getty
Read more »
Six NSW RFS firefighters injured in tanker rolloverBREAKING: Six volunteer firefighters have reportedly been injured when their water tanker rolled while fighting a blaze on the NSW South Coast. 9News
Read more »
Six NSW RFS firefighters suffer minor injuries after water tanker rollsAnother NSW Rural Fire Service truck has flipped with the six firefighters inside taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Read more »