Heavy rains have driven growth that could fuel devastating fires. The wet conditions have also hampered efforts to conduct hazard reduction burnsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales can expect a late onset to this summer’s bushfire season, according to the Rural Fire Service’s annual outlook.Heavy rains over the past financial year led to higher regrowth and an increased risk of fast-moving grass fires, the outlook released on Wednesday states. Continue reading…

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