Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
20 firefighters return to SoCal after battling raging fires in Australia
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Australian Army soldiers spend days off caring for koalas rescued from bushfires
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Long Island student helping animals orphaned by wildfires in Australia
11-year-old Lily Rosengard has become a young hero in her community for sewing dozens of different colored “Joey” pouches to send off to Australia, in hopes that they’ll help nurse marsupials orphaned by Australia's wildfires back to good health.
Firefighters give water to koala and her baby on Kangaroo Island
Firefighters came across two koalas—a mother and baby—in need of water on Kangaroo Island in Australia.
Parts of Australia see 'best rainfall in years,' bringing some fire relief and risks
Some regions have received more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, according to local reports.
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
6-year-old boy creates clay koalas to raise money for Australian animals affected by wildfires
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Heartwarming video shows Australian firefighter reuniting with daughters after leaving to battle flames
The video shows Colin Munro’s two daughters running to welcome him home after being away for nearly two weeks battling bushfires.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Sydney Opera House illuminates with faces of fire fighters battling wildfires
The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.
US firefighters applauded as they arrive in Australia to battle wildfires
Video shows firefighting personnel arriving at Sydney Airport being cheered by a crowd of people as they walk through the terminal.
Lizzo volunteers at Australian food bank to support wildfire victims while on tour
The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
Smoke from Australian bushfires reaches South America, UN reports
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.