Concerns have been raised about a grass fire in Bridgend county affecting overhead wires, as crews tackle blazes across south Wales.

BBC: Grass fire threat to overhead wires near Pontycymer

More than 170 fires are burning in New South Wales, as lightning strikes cause more blazes amid hot and windy weather.

BBC: News - Australia bushfire destroys homes and damages observatory

As firefighting crews battled the blazes, authorities blamed arsonists for starting some, and even relighting others that had been brought under control.

ECONOMIST: The worst wildfires on record give Australia a week in hell

The dry weather is raising worries about fire as dry conditions fueled recent grassland blazes in rural Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest.

WSJ: Midwest's Dry Spell Threatens to Intensify

President Barack Obama issued a statement Sunday saluting those killed and injured in the crash, as well as others who are helping fight blazes around the country.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

As firefighters in Eber worked into the night to put out blazes still smouldering beneath the rubble, men stood round fires to keep warm, while women, children and the elderly packed into cars covered with blankets.

CNN: Turkish quake victims brave cold

Fire was always a threat to the wooden palace and blazes were frequent, with the main culprits being wayward fireworks displays and knocked-over lanterns, as well as the odd angry eunuch.

BBC: Beijing's once Forbidden City