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‘Prepare early’: bushfire authorities sound alarm for NT, NSW and Queensland

The Guardian World Wednesday 19 August 2026, 01:00 UTC By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent 1 min read
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Effects of global heating in NT worsened by ‘dangerous and fire-promoting buffel grass’, expert saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFire authorities have warned large parts of the Northern Territory are facing heightened fire danger throughout spring, with above average fuel loads leaving much of the territory vulnerable. Low soil moisture has also led to elevated fire risk for parts of New South Wales, including some areas that were badly burned during the black...

Effects of global heating in NT worsened by ‘dangerous and fire-promoting buffel grass’, expert says

Fire authorities have warned large parts of the Northern Territory are facing heightened fire danger throughout spring, with above average fuel loads leaving much of the territory vulnerable.

Low soil moisture has also led to elevated fire risk for parts of New South Wales, including some areas that were badly burned during the black summer fires, and south-east Queensland as an El Niño system continues to strengthen in the country’s south-east.

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