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Marta Yebra, Director, Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, Australian National University

Bushfire season is fast approaching. A new satellite tool can help communities better prepare

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As the weather starts to warm in Australia, people are beginning to look ahead to the bushfire season.

The national Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released in August by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council, identifies areas where fire risk is expected to be higher than normal this spring, based on factors including weather, climate and fuels.

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