Bushfire season warning issued by Queensland government

The Queensland government has told businesses to be prepared for a busy bushfire season. In a statement published today (1st August) Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said that experts have predicted the most active bushfire season in 15 years.

“The bushfire risk this year is greater due to the substantial rain and flooding across large tracts of Queensland at the start of the year,” Mr Roberts said. “Following these rains, vegetation flourished and has increased the dry fuel load.

“Drier winter months, coupled with the low humidity and gusty westerly winds, which traditionally arrive at this time of year, increase the threat of bushfire.”

August 1 signals the traditional start of the bushfire season.

•Date: 1st August 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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