CBN – Concerns are mounting in Australia that three of the devastating wildfires in the states of New South Wales and Victoria could soon merge, creating an epic “mega-blaze”. But that’s not even the most shocking concern facing Aussies at the moment. Now there’s news that the wildfires may have been caused intentionally. The Daily Mail reports that more than 180 people have been arrested on fire-related charges. At least 24 of those people have been charged with arson, accused of deliberately starting the blazes that have killed 26 people and millions of animals. The arson possibility is causing some Aussie politicians to argue that those who blame climate change for the fires are just plain wrong.
Meanwhile, exhausted firefighters have gotten a brief reprieve thanks to some cooler weather, but the mega-blaze could still break out when the temperature heats up later in the week. The damage estimates are already starting to come in as the death toll rises. Andrew Colvin, head of the National Bushfire Recovery Agency, said, “Twenty-six lives have already been lost. We have unaccounted for people across Australia. Over 1,800 homes have been destroyed.” The blazes have been burning for months, demolishing homes and wiping out entire towns. FULL REPORT
