Australia bakes in heat that's sparking fires, taxing grid
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scorching heat knocked out power to homes and businesses, raised wildfire risks and sent tennis fans looking for water and shade Friday in Australia's second-largest city, which recorded its hottest day in five years. Melbourne reached 109 F by early afternoon before a sudden cooldown, though the outskirts of the city remained hot, with the airport recording 114.8 F. It