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Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds

ABC  

Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. Key points: The lead author of the report says fire management techniques need to be reconsidered The researchers say interfering with nature is increasing the risk of severe fires The RFS says the report does …

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Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level
1 year ago

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

ABC  

A bushfire near Narrabri in north-west NSW has been upgraded to emergency warning level for the second time in 24 hours, with residents in the area of Bohena Creek told it is to late to leave. Key points: A bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 64,000 hectares The Rural Fire Service says there are concerns for …

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NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state
1 year, 4 months ago

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state

ABC  

Warm and windy conditions in New South Wales have fanned dozens of blazes across the state, with hundreds of firefighters mobilised to contain them throughout the weekend. Key points: More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, following strong winds on Friday Two fires reached Watch and Act alert level in the Clarence Valley The RFS warns fire danger season …

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American pilot felt pressure from NSW Rural Fire Service to fly during 2019-20 fires, inquiry hears
1 year, 9 months ago

American pilot felt pressure from NSW Rural Fire Service to fly during 2019-20 fires, inquiry hears

ABC  

An American aerial firefighter giving evidence at a coronial inquest into the deaths of his colleagues said he felt pressured by the NSW Rural Fire Service to continue flying during the Black Summer bushfires. Key points: Shawn Duggan said he did not know other aircraft were grounded due to the conditions He considered it a critical error that neither he, …

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Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW
2 years, 1 month ago

Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW

ABC  

A $6-million Rural Fire Service helicopter has arrived at its new home at Coffs Harbour but has already been deployed to respond to flooding in central-west New South Wales. Key points: A RFS helicopter primarily used for rescue will be permanently based in Coffs Harbour The chopper is being used to help with the flood response in central-west NSW Coffs …

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Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities
2 years, 2 months ago

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities

ABC  

Giant hail, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecast to hit already flood-affected communities in southern and western New South Wales over the next three days and will continue into next week. Key points: The BOM and SES say intense storms are set to impact communities already reeling from flooding over the next few days The RFS has …

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