The death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles has risen to 16, with multiple people still missing. Firefighters are making progress containing the blazes, but strong winds pose a continued threat. 👉9news.com.au👉theguardian.com👉sbs.com.au👉7news.com.au
A terrifying "fire tornado" was spotted near the Palisades fire. 👉9news.com.au
A mother fought to save her Australian son from the LA fire. 👉abc.net.au
The fires have destroyed thousands of properties and caused widespread devastation. 👉9news.com.au
Among the victims are a man who died while holding a hose and a father who perished at his son's bedside. 👉abc.net.au
A three-story stucco home miraculously survived the fire while surrounding properties were destroyed, prompting an explainer article on the factors that contribute to a structure's resilience. 👉abc.net.au
Former President Trump criticized LA officials’ response to the fires. 👉abc.net.au
An explainer article on the world's largest water-bombing fleet and its role in fighting the fires. 👉abc.net.au
Families are returning to their destroyed homes. 👉7news.com.au
Rebel Wilson and her wife expressed solidarity with fire victims. 👉news.google.com
Australian Politics:
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launched his election campaign, criticizing the government's renewable energy policies. 👉theguardian.com👉sbs.com.au👉7news.com.au
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
Prime Minister Albanese announced $7.2 billion in funding for the Bruce Highway. 👉abc.net.au
Analysis on the signals from the week's political events. 👉abc.net.au
A discussion on whether teals can impact the Coalition's chances in the upcoming election. 👉theguardian.com