Wildfires claim 22 lives, destroy 2 500 buildings and scorch 5.9 million ha (15 million acres) — extreme fire weather warning, Australia
Bushfires in Australia have killed at least 22 people since August 2019 and destroyed more than 2 500 buildings, including over 1 400 homes. In addition, 28 people are still missing in the state of Victoria. Half a billion animals have been killed, including a third…