‘Prepare early’: bushfire authorities sound alarm for NT, NSW and Queensland
Summary
Fire authorities in Australia warn of high bushfire risk in several regions, including the Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland, due to dry conditions and increased plant growth from earlier rains. The Australian and New Zealand Council for Fire and Emergency Services advises residents to prepare early for fire season.Key Facts
- The Northern Territory faces high fire danger because of large amounts of dry plants that can burn easily.
- Low soil moisture raises fire risk in parts of New South Wales and south-east Queensland as an El Niño weather pattern strengthens.
- Other states like Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, and South Australia also expect greater fire risk.
- Bushfire risks are especially high in areas that burned in the 2019-20 black summer fires due to regrown vegetation.
- The wet season caused heavy plant growth, but dry conditions afterward have made these areas more flammable.
- Introduced grasses, like buffel grass, increase fire danger by spreading quickly and burning easily.
- Fire officials recommend communities learn about local dangers and prepare early by clearing flammable materials around homes.
- Weather outlook predicts continued warm and dry conditions, increasing the chance of fires this spring and summer.
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