Hot and dry conditions herald start to bushfire season
(WorldNews Asia)

The rising temperatures and dry conditions forecast for this weekend have prompted calls for Queenslanders to prepare themselves, their families and properties for the 2017 bushfire season. Firefighters are on high alert as parts of Queensland brace for abnormally warm temperatures and dry conditions in the coming days. Very high fire danger levels are expected as a result of the predicted weather conditions and excess vegetation resulting from the flooding aftermath of Cyclone Debbie. Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan urged residents to be vigilant under these conditions and warned...