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Extreme fire danger across most of South Australia and Victoria as cyclones threaten to form near Queensland and WA


Weather bureau forecasts temperatures as high as 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and 29C in Hobart

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Extreme fire danger and total fire bans have been declared for much of South Australia and Victoria, including Melbourne, as hot and dry winds bring sweltering temperatures to the region on Saturday, and cyclones threaten to form off the Queensland and Western Australian coasts.

Forecast temperatures were between six and 12C above average in many places for Saturday, with expected maximums of 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and 29C in Hobart, ending a run of mild weather.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/22/extreme-fire-danger-across-most-of-south-australia-and-victoria-as-cyclones-threaten-to-form-near-queensland-and-wa

Author : Stephanie Convery

Publish date : 2025-02-22 01:36:00

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