Published 09/19/2023 11:14:00 a.m.

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools

Australia is experiencing an intense spring heatwave, leading to the first total fire ban in three years for Sydney. The high temperatures and strong winds have increased the risk of bushfires, with over 500 firefighters currently battling 61 fires across New South Wales.
The extreme weather conditions and potential El Nino pattern could have severe impacts on Australia's agriculture, particularly wheat production. The upcoming harvesting season may be affected, putting pressure on the country's status as a top exporter.
The heatwave has resulted in the closure of schools in New South Wales, and a complete ban on fires, including solid fuel barbecues. The rise in temperatures has also led to record-breaking temperatures and a "catastrophic" fire danger level in some regions.

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The Independent

Australia heatwave: Catastrophic wildfire danger declared as schools shut in record-breaking temperatures

A complete fire ban was imposed in Sydney for the first time in three years and schools were shut in parts of New South Wales amid an intense early spring heatwave.

09/19/2023 11:01:40 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools

Sydney has experienced its first total fire ban in almost three years and several schools along the New South Wales state coast to the south have been closed because of

09/19/2023 7:04:54 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools

Sydney has experienced its first total fire ban in almost three years and several schools along the New South Wales state coast to the south have been closed because of a heightened wildfire danger caused by unusually hot and dry conditions across sout...

09/19/2023 7:04:53 a.m.·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

Extreme bushfire threat for Sydney as fires rage across the state

A severe heatwave and strong winds have put fire crews across the state on high alert, with a catastrophic warning for the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla shires.

09/19/2023 12:05:36 a.m.·Sydney, Australia

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KIFI

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools

SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney has experienced its first total fire ban in almost three years and several schools along the New South Wales state coast to the south have been closed because of a heightened wildfire danger caused by unusually hot and dry conditions across southeast Australia. Authorities have forecast the most destructive wildfire season during the approaching Southern Hemisphere summer in Australia’s populous southeast since the catastrop…

09/19/2023 7:04:54 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Channel News Asia

Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia

SYDNEY: An intense spring heat wave sweeping across Australia's south-east raised the risks of bushfires, prompting authorities on Tuesday (Sep 19) to issue the first total fire ban in near

09/19/2023 5:29:00 a.m.·Singapore

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