Prepare now: authorities flag significant spring bushfire risk

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VICTORIA BUSHFIRES — Fire crews putting out bushfires in Victoria Source: AAP / MICHAEL CURRIE/AAPIMAGE

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk.

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Published 25 August 2026 11:38am

Updated 2h ago 11:44am

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Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk.

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