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Australia: Long, hot summer to continue to pose high risk of bushfires in Victoria

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The scenario of the Christmas Day fire that destroyed more than 100 homes along the Great Ocean Road was something authorities have warned about, and planned for, in the Otways every fire season in recent years, reports the Age. The speed of their response, and the heavy emphasis on evacuation, is a marker in the evolution of a strategy designed to preserve lives. There is hope bushfire awareness is sinking in among the public and Victorians are learning the dangers.

The Otways are just one of a number of regions fire authorities had been warning is a high-fire risk in their summer outlooks. As early as September Victorians were urged to brace for an "above normal", earlier and longer fire season that could bring about 4500 to 5000 bushfires and grassfires.

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Hazards Wildfire
Themes Early warning Advocacy and media Disaster risk management
Country and region Australia
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