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It is not currently known if anyone has been injured in the blaze.

South Wales police say that 'arson will not be tolerated' following emergency services callout on the Gower peninsula

Numerous fires are burning across Queensland, as temperatures hit 40C in several parts of the state.

The fire is now under control but authorities remain nervous a change in weather conditions could see the blaze jump containment lines.

More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago are being honoured at a service.

They shared pictures from the operation alongside caption explaining why they attended the Wollaton Hall.

As his parents fought wildfires threatening their home in southern Chile, 13-year-old Lucas Cespedes decided to take action, ferrying firefighters across the local river in a small yellow rowing boat to help them put out the flames.

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.