Fires in New South Wales, Australia

On October 21, 2013, destructive wildfires burning in New South Wales were poised to worsen.

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Howes Swamp Fire, New South Wales

While the bushfire crisis that gripped New South Wales in mid-October 2013 has eased, some fires continue to burn in the Blue Mountains.

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Fires Around Sydney, Australia

Dry conditions, heat, and gusty winds combined to make October 17 a very dangerous fire day in New South Wales, Australia.

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Bushfires in the Blue Mountains

A rash of fires raged through Australia’s Blue Mountains in October 2013. The EO-1 satellite captured this view of a portion of the burn scar left by the State Mine fire.

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Bushfires in New South Wales

Smoke billowed from a string of bushfires lining the coast of the Australian state.

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Fire Danger Extreme in New South Wales

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King Fire, California

The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.

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Bushfires in Southeastern Australia

South Australia’s long-lived Bangor fire threatened four communities as it burned out of control on February 11 and 12.

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Early Season Fires Burning in New South Wales

Dry, hot, windy conditions persist as bushfires burn in the eastern part of the Australian state.

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Fires Scorch Oregon

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School Fire, Washington

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Fires Scorch Oregon

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Fires Scorch Oregon

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Bushfire in Pilliga Forest

False-color images can reveal details that are typically invisible to the naked eye.

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Panther Fire, California

On May 2, 2013, the MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this view of wildfires burning near Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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