US EditionSmoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
- Sydney was enveloped in smoke as a result of hazard reduction burns in the city's outskirts, causing air pollution levels comparable to Beijing or New Delhi. Office workers in the business district could even taste the smoke upon exiting trains.
- The intense upcoming bushfire season in New South Wales has been forecasted due to increased fire activity as a result of unusually wet conditions that have accelerated forest growth. The amount of potential fuel for bushfires has significantly increased, leading to warnings for residents to shut windows and stay inside.
- The warmest winter on record in Australia has contributed to the smoke settling across Sydney overnight, with further hazard reduction burns planned for the day. Air quality in different parts of the city varied from "Very Poor" in the southwest to "Fair" in the northwest.
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Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
A smoky haze blanketed Australia’s scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city’s fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season. Office workers could taste the smoke as they stepped off trains in the city’s business district, while whispy shrouds cloaked landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. ALSO READ: Unprecedented wildfires in Canada by the numbers Air pollution in parts …
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season. Office workers could taste the smoke as they stepped off trains in the city's business district, while whispy shrouds cloaked landmarks such…
Smoke Blankets Sydney As Australia Prepares For "Most Intense" Bushfires
A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season. Office workers could taste the smoke as they stepped off trains in the city's business district, while whispy shrouds cloaked landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Air pollution in parts of the city was comparable to Beijing or New Delhi, with res…
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