Authorities planning for 'hazardous' bushfire season

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-08-08

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Fire authorities and other NSW agencies are stepping up preparations for what's feared to be a hazardous bushfire season. A state-wide test exercise is underway, simulating bushfire scenarios and firefighting systems.
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