Official : ` But what is absolutely clear is the science is telling us that there are increasing heat waves in Asia , Europe and Australia ; that there , these will continue ; that they will continue in their intensity and in their frequency . '' This is a very good question. Investigation confirms one of the fires sparked as the result of live ordnance exercises . Fire chief praises firefighters ' skill , `` extraordinary '' effort in battling blazes . More than 60 wildfires reported in New South Wales ; 24 are not contained .
Official : This is a very good question. Investigation confirms one of the fires sparked as the result of live ordnance exercises . Fire chief praises firefighters ' skill , `` extraordinary '' effort in battling blazes . More than 60 wildfires reported in New South Wales ; 24 are not contained .