
More than 100 fires are still raging out of control in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, with temperatures soaring well over 120-degrees F. The death toll has risen to 23, with thousands forced to flee their homes. Police say that since the beginning of November, two dozen people have been charged for allegedly lighting fires intentionally, as officers continue to investigate the role that arson has played in the devastation. Starting a wildfire can result in a jail sentence of up to 21 years.