Australia has issued ``catastrophic'' alerts after record-breaking temperatures and wild lightning storms sparked more than 100 fires across the country, officials said Saturday.
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Australia issues catastrophic alerts
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Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect
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Australia`s national park reopens after bushfires
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Wildfires burn 100 acres in two days
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Temperature may hit 100 today
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Blackouts hit 900 homes
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Western Power don't know cause of Toodyay bushfire
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Ash cloud 'could cause serious disruption'
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Bushfire threatens town of Greenbushes
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Storms bring heavy rain, dangerous lightning
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Greece declares state of emergency on Samos after wildfires
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Severe weather warning issued
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Ash cloud causes major disruptions
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Severe thunderstorms lash Midwest
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Weather officials warn of extreme fire danger today
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Victoria needs rain to stop bushfires
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New Zealand declares state of emergency