Widespread fire concern for majority of state after years of heavy rain
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As a hot and dry summer approaches, fire agencies are worried fires will sweep across large parts of the state that burnt during the Black Summer Bushfires.
  • The NSW Rural Fire Service is concerned about the increased risk of bushfires in New South Wales (NSW) following years of heavy rain.
  • Areas affected by previous bushfires remain at risk despite efforts to mitigate the danger.
  • Climate change has contributed to the increase in bushfire risk in NSW, despite heavy rain.
  • Certain areas in the west of NSW are at a higher risk of fire due to climate change.
  • The Rural Fire Service is facing challenges in conducting controlled burns due to frequent rain and wind.