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Bushfires are only the latest in a string of bad economic news for Australia, along with a downturn in housing construction and a lengthy drought.
At least 80% of the Blue Mountains world heritage area and 50% of the Gondwana world heritage rainforests have burned in Australian bushfires, damaging biodiversity.
Forecast rain promises to be a relief to fire-fighters across NSW, but the potential for flash floods and thunderstorms could bring new hazards, such as landslides.
2019 Californian wildfires initiated a series of blackouts from utility company PG&E in the hope of reducing risk; the validity of such measures has been questioned.
The eruption of a volcano in the Philippines has forced villagers to flee, with the country’s main airport, offices, and schools forced to shut down.
Economic damage from Australia’s fires likely to exceed the record $4.4bn set by Black Saturday, cutting consumer confidence and damaging tourism and farming industries.
Cloud seeding used to prevent further rainfall over Jakarta, as flash floods and landslides cause 47 deaths while tens of thousands take cover in emergency shelters.
Claims of a Greens conspiracy to block hazard reduction rejected by bushfire experts; the extent of controlled burning depends on resources and weather windows.
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