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Don't let your guard down for a second, America!

Fire- fighters and home- owners aren't the only ones keenly watching Australia's massive wildfires, responsible for killing at least 173 people in the southern part of the continent.
Terrorism experts suspect Muslim extremists are watching closely, too — and taking note of the devastation.

While Australian authorities have revealed no evidence linking the wildfires to extremists, terrorism experts say the large death toll, the huge swath of destruction and the massive financial blow to the country are proving to Islamic terrorists that arson can be a highly effective — and simple — tool of holy war.

Help yourself to the whole thrilling tale at the Fair 'n' Balanced Network (our motto: "The network that believes everything Steve Emerson says"). And when you pick up the toothpaste this morning, America? Be on your toes.