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I just noticed today that due to the heat on I believe Sunday, my cars L.E.D dash light lenses have melted and warped. A few of the L.E.D's themselves have also melted by the looks.

[No relief for crews as blazes continue]

No relief for crews as blazes continue


Hunter Valley firefighters are being kept busy with 13 outbreaks as a result of lightning strikes and the weekend's hot, windy weather.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750225.htm

[Wide Bay blazes under control]

Wide Bay blazes under control


Fire crews will continue to monitor two fires burning in the Wide Bay Burnett region in southern Queensland today.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750235.htm

[Bridges at risk amid British floods - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)]

Bridges at risk amid British floods - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
     

Wind and rain are still battering Cumbria in northern England, putting more bridges at risk and leaving flood-hit locals isolated and without services.
   

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750198.htm
     

[Bridges swept away amid British floods - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)]

Bridges swept away amid British floods - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
     

Wind and rain are still battering Cumbria in northern England, putting more bridges at risk and leaving flood-hit locals isolated and without services.
   

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750198.htm
     

Two shots from Warwick looking up at the strong updraft on Wednesday evening. Got some time lapse as well - will try and upload later.

Fantastic set there Guys! I looked out the window (from work) at 3pm on the 18th MB and I could see that cell directly above us.  By the time I got into position at 3.45pm there was not much left but I am curious what time did you take the updrafts from Clifton? I was reeling because the sun was hitting it from our side and perfect photo op's around 3pm. It was a sight looking straight up at it, I gotta tell ya!

[Fire crews relieved by cool change]

Fire crews relieved by cool change


Rural Fire Service says cool change has helped firefighters battling about 90 fires burning across New South Wales.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750093.htm

[Fire crews relieved by cool change]

Fire crews relieved by cool change


The Rural Fire Service says cooler temperatures expected today and this week will help bring NSW blazes under control.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750093.htm

[Prepared properties get fire priority]

Prepared properties get fire priority


Tasmania's Chief Fire Officer says well prepared properties will be defended first in the face of a major bushfire.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/23/2750094.htm