Firefighter Dies Battling Bushfires in Australia
Update: 2025-12-08
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Tragic Loss: Firefighter Dies in New South Wales Bushfire; Third Fire-Related Fatality in WeeksA firefighter has tragically lost his life while battling a bushfire in New South Wales, Australia, marking the third fire-related fatality in recent weeks. The divisional commander, aged 50, was fighting the Bulahdelah bushfire when he was overcome, despite colleagues CPR efforts. This loss, along with two other firefighter deaths, underscores the extreme dangers faced by those protecting communities during fire season.New South Wales Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences, acknowledging the risks emergency personnel undertake. Twenty homes were destroyed in the Bulahdelah and Koolewong fires, with embers traveling up to one kilometer. Federal and state disaster assistance funding has been activated in affected areas.As hot and dry conditions persist, communities are urged to prepare for a long and dangerous fire season.
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