Three Missing as "Catastrophic" Australian Fires Return

Three people are missing as bushfires rage in southern Australia. Officials warn of "catastrophic" fire danger. The crisis began during an intense heat wave. Conditions are now the most dangerous since the "Black Summer" fires. That period from late 2019 to early 2020 was one of Australia's worst fire disasters. Emergency services are battling multiple blazes. Residents in several areas have been told to evacuate immediately. The heat wave is continuing, fueling the fires and complicating firefighting efforts.