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Wildfires once again threaten Australia as high winds and temperatures return

Australia is once again at risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across the country as another heatwave hits the region. High winds combined with high temperatures have forced the government to issue fire warnings to all those living in the danger zone. The government has also said that it will be investigating the fires and their causes.

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