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Leah Williams
There’s been an overwhelming outpouring of love and support around the world for those impacted by the bushfires, from social-media donation drives to music concerts to authors auctioning off their books. Sadly, but unsurprisingly, we’ve also seen a number of scams directed at those who want to help, as well…
As we continue to contend with smoke haze in various parts of the country, many Australians may find themselves with watery, burning, irritated or red eyes. This is caused by hazardous particles found in bushfire smoke. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the damage.
As Australia’s bushfire crisis spreads, you might hear certain phrases like “hazard reduction” or “back burning” on local news broadcasts to describe firefighting tactics. While similar in nature, these processes work very differently. Here’s what you should know.
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