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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

Renewed bushfire warnings for NSW, Victoria and WA as heat forecast to return for new year

Thick smoke blankets moutains in the Grampians
Smoke billows from bushfires in Victoria’s Grampians on Friday. Fire dangers will increase to high from Monday as temperatures rise, BoM says. Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

Scorching temperatures and elevated fire dangers are forecast for the coming week as Australia rings in the new year – but light winds could protect towns from blazes becoming too severe.

Perth was the first hit by the heatwave, with a high of 34C recorded on Sunday, and maximums above 32C forecast for every day until Friday.

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