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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

Australia breaks September temperature records as heatwave triggers wildfire fears

AP

Parts of Australia are sweltering in record-high temperatures amid a scorching early spring heatwave that has raised fears of increased wildfires.

Sydney recorded its fifth day with temperatures above 30C for the first time in September in its recorded history. The city earlier recorded a 34.2C temperature on Sunday – more than 12C higher than the September average.

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