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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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Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service
1 year ago

Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter killed by a falling tree while battling a major blaze in northern New South Wales has been remembered as a compassionate and loving family man. Key points: Leo Fransen died fighting a bushfire in northern NSW on November 16 Family and friends have remembered him as a dedicated volunteer and family man RFS commissioner posthumously awards Mr …

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Fire threat reduces at Scone in the Hunter and Nymboida in northern NSW
1 year, 2 months ago

Fire threat reduces at Scone in the Hunter and Nymboida in northern NSW

ABC  

Warnings for two separate fires threatening property in northern NSW during challenging weather conditions have been downgraded overnight. Key points: A fire warning was issued for residents and properties near Nymboida Firefighters are working to slow another fire near Scone The RFS says that fire burned quickly to 900 hectares The fire burning near Nymboida west of Grafton elevated to …

Threat Near Area Morris Nsw Hunter Burning
RFS firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter Valley fires wins second bid for bail
1 year, 3 months ago

RFS firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter Valley fires wins second bid for bail

ABC  

A teenage volunteer firefighter has won a second bid for bail after he was charged with deliberately lighting 13 fires in New South Wales' Hunter Valley region during winter. Key points: Jack Hardidge is a RFS volunteer accused of deliberately lighting 13 fires The 18 year old was originally denied bail after being deemed an unacceptable risk He is not …

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Winter, spring rains drive increased grassfire potential in Australia's eastern states
3 years, 3 months ago

Winter, spring rains drive increased grassfire potential in Australia's eastern states

ABC  

Bushfires are more likely this spring, all the way from western Victoria to Townsville, according to the annual Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, Spring 2021. Key points: Eastern Australia faces an increased potential for grassfires this spring The eastern two-thirds of Australia can expect a wetter-than-average spring Some regions of the south-east can expect a lower-than-normal potential for bushfires this spring The …

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NSW border town of Mungindi loses only supermarket in overnight fire
4 years, 3 months ago

NSW border town of Mungindi loses only supermarket in overnight fire

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Locals say they will be forced to leave their border bubble to get supplies after the only butcher and supermarket in town burned down. Key points: The fire burnt out-of-control for over two hours Moree Plains mayor says locals would need to leave the border bubble for essential supplies The Northern Tablelands MP says a temporary store will be established …

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