Australia
Firefighters have warned the blazes will rage until significant rainfall arrives – which could be months away.
The country is literally on fire.
The high beats the previous record of 40.3C from January 7, 2013.
Helicopters, boats, mounted police and sniffer dogs have all been brought in to aid the search.
Aslan King is believed to have suffered a medical episode before suddenly running from his friends at a campsite in Princetown.
A koala that was seen in a viral video being rescued from an Australian bushfire has died. Vets took the decision to put the marsupial down after his burns failed to improve. Named Lewis, the koala was saved from open flames by passerby Toni Doherty. She wrapped the animal in her shirt and a blanket then poured water over him. So far, 350 koalas are currently feared dead from the fires.
Four people were killed in the recent out-of-control fires.
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Flames continue to rage in parts of Australia, as firefighters race to contain the spread. At least three people have died so far as parts of the nation brace for worse conditions as they head into summer.