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Bushfires more likely in the summer ahead

Firefighters battling a bushfire in Bridgetown, WA, 6 February 2022

Firefighters battling a bushfire in Bridgetown, WA, 6 February 2022 Source: AAP / EVAN COLLIS / DFES HANDOUT

With summer about to kick off, firefighters are warning Australians to be prepared. Experts say a wet winter has actually has actually made some regions of the country more at risk of bushfires.


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By Tom Canetti

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With summer about to kick off, firefighters are warning Australians to be prepared. Experts say a wet winter has actually has actually made some regions of the country more at risk of bushfires.



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