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bushfires
People in some areas near in Namadgi National Park were told it was too late to leave.
As scores of koalas battle to recover from Australia's destructive fires, hopeful stories of survivors are emerging.
The crew was fighting the Clyde Mountain bushfire in Eurobodalla on New South Wales’ South Coast.
The plane may have been “aerodynamically overloaded”, said Geoffrey Dell, an expert in accident forensics and investigation.
“Our hearts are with all those that are suffering what is the loss of three remarkable, well respected crew."
Helicopters are searching for a C-130 Hercules air tanker feared to have crashed while fighting bushfires.
The $1,450 vessel was taken from Crowdy Bay National Park in New South Wales.
The Australian tennis player, who's promised to donate $200 per ace, served 14 aces and defeated Lorenzo Sonego in his first round match.
"I have never seen anything like this before, and I’ve been in and around this stuff for 20 years," the CEO of one environmental group reveals.
Authorities warn of further “damaging winds, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall”.