Australia January 17, 2020 Climate change or poor policy? As Australia’s wildfires see some relief, blame game ascends The sky finally cracked open atop much of the fire grounds in NSW, Australia this week – the welcome deluge slashing the number of burning fires to below 100 for the first time in more than a month. But the challenge is far from over as the finger-pointing game ignites.
Fires January 16, 2020 Rain in Australia goes 'a long way' towards containing wildfires, US fire crews say damage 'apocalyptic' After weeks of devastating wildfires that have scorched Australia, hard-hit communities received relief Thursday from heavy rain and thunderstorms as forecasters officials cautioned it was only just the start of what is needed.