Australian Bushfires Spring Up Amid Record Heatwave
The Independent|March 07, 2023
Bushfires continue to burn across New South Wales (NSW) as Sydney and some other parts of Australia experience a sweltering heatwave that has broken a two-year record.
Stuti Mishra
Australian Bushfires Spring Up Amid Record Heatwave

Yesterday, temperatures soared above 40C, leading to the closure of 35 public schools in NSW's inland regions. Total fire bans are in place across most of the state as firefighters work to contain almost 40 bushfires, with crews on the ground supported by aircraft. One fire near Mudgee, more than 250km (155 miles) northwest of Sydney, is at an emergency warning level. Residents in the area were urged to seek shelter immediately.

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