Where will the next megafire break out? Climate change is making it tougher to predict

PHYSorg
Jan 7, 2026, 3:22 pm53 pts
Much of south-eastern Australia is currently in the grip of a heat wave, which is expected to peak over the next two days. Heat waves often trigger bushfires, particularly if combined with strong winds.

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