Dried-out southern regions face increased winter fire risk

Dried-out southern regions face increased winter fire risk

Drought-stricken parts of southern Australia, including Melbourne and Adelaide, are bracing for an increased spike in bushfire risk this winter, according to a new report.

Above average bushfire risk expected for large parts of Victoria this winter

Victorians are facing an increased bushfire risk across much of the state after a warm and dry autumn, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter, released today.

Unseasonable fire risk in southern Australia this winter

Abnormally high fire risk is anticipated across parts of South Australia and Victoria this winter due to an ongoing drought.