Australia’s Bushfire Risk Increases This Spring

Australia’s Bushfire Risk Increases This Spring
A supplied image shows a bushfire in Myall Park, Queensland on Feb. 14, 2023. AAP Image/Supplied by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
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Communities in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA and NT were urged to prepare for bushfires and monitor local conditions after an increased fire risk was detected.

According to a recent report (pdf) from the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC), many Australian regions have seen increased fuel growth due to above-average rainfall throughout recent La Niña years, contributing to an increased risk of bushfires across locations in Australia during spring 2023.
Isabella Rayner
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
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