Bushfire danger rising with the mercury: [1 All-round Country Edition]
John Stapleton, Benjamin Haslem. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 25 Nov 2002: 3.
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Wilcannia in western NSW was the hottest place in the state yesterday, with a maximum of 43 degrees. Temperatures in western Queensland reached 42 at Urandangie, while at Marree in South Australia the maximum was also 42.
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MUCH of NSW faces extreme fire danger again today, with the mercury expected to peak at 41 degrees in Sydney’s west and a fire ban is in place across much of the state.
But there is better news for drought-ravaged farmers in western Victoria, where heavy rain is forecast.
NSW Rural Fire Service spokesman Cameron Wade said last night that fire crews had been placed on standby as hot, dry wind and low humidity were forecast across much of the state.
“There is particular concern about fires at Shoalhaven and Singleton, which could flare up and pose a danger to property and life,” Mr Wade said.
Thunderstorms, producing only sporadic rainfall west and south of Sydney, last night were threatening to spark fresh fire outbreaks ahead of today’s extreme conditions.
Wilcannia in western NSW was the hottest place in the state yesterday, with a maximum of 43 degrees. Temperatures in western Queensland reached 42 at Urandangie, while at Marree in South Australia the maximum was also 42.