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Trump sends ‘love’ to Australia. His response to California’s fires was the opposite

by Dino Grandoni Washington Post January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Wildfires are just the latest issue over which Trump appears to be friendlier with a foreign power than he is with Democrats in his own country.

As the investigation continues into Saturday blaze in Troy, an official said at least one prior fire at the property was arson.

by Kate Shuttleworth and Joel Achenbach Washington Post January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

In recent days, Scott Morrison has said his government accepts the scientific consensus on climate change and the role of fossil fuels.

by A. Odysseus Patrick Special to The Washington Post January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Thousands are fleeing Australia’s coastal towns as raging wildfires close in.

by TRISTAN LAVALETTE Associated Press January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

Navy ships and military aircraft are bringing water, food and fuel to towns where supplies were depleted and roads were cut off.

The company’s hardware store and showroom is almost completely restocked at a new temporary location at 10 China Road in Winslow.

Investigators believe a cigarette ignited a mattress.

Fire swept through a room at Schooner Bay Motor Inn early Monday morning, according to investigators.

Two were donated by Backyard Farms and one by Bob Shipley of Bob’s Cash Fuel Oil.

The fire at Eldredge Lumber and Hardware on Presumpscot Street was reported around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.