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22 December 2024
North East to see increased fire risk this summer

MOST of the North East is expected to see an increased fire risk this summer, according to the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) outlook for the season.

The summer seasonal outlook said a lack of autumn-winter-spring rainfall affected much of the North East, with areas of the Indigo and Alpine shires expected to see a greater risk of fires.

“The current level of la...

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