The spiking levels underscore the added danger from wildfires when cars, homes, and other structures burn, researchers said.

A surfer has escaped injury after a shark took a chunk out of his board while surfing on WA's south coast. Dale Kittow said he was lucky he turned away as the three-metre bronze whaler attacked.

Portland hosts the Pepperdine Waves after Maisie Burnham scored 25 points in Portland's 66-58 win against the Saint Mary's Gaels. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Stefan Todorovic led the way for the Waves (7-13, 1-6) with 19 points and seven rebounds. Dovydas Butka added 14 points for Pepperdine. Boubacar Coulibaly had six points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

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Stefan Todorovic finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Waves (7-12, 1-5). Dovydas Butka added 10 points for Pepperdine. Boubacar Coulibaly had six points and two steals.

Pepperdine averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.0 more made shot than the 5.8 per game Saint Mary's (CA) allows. Saint Mary's (CA) averages 76.9 points per game, 4.0 more than the 72.9 ...