The fire season has been starting earlier and lasting longer, extending into spring and autumn. This not only means longer periods in which conditions are ripe for bushfire, it also reduces the time in the off-season when firefighters can take preventative measures to minimise exposure in the coming season. All of these changes are expected to increase in the coming decades. Put simply, changes in weather behaviour are making bushfires bigger and more dangerous.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:01:03 +0000
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