Updated Dec 24, 2024 - Energy & Climate

Australia faces increased fire risk as bushfires threaten towns in Victoria

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 A general view as smoke from bushfires is seen in the sky during the WNCL match between Victoria and South Australia at CitiPower Centre, on December 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.

Smoke from bushfires fills the sky during a Women's National Cricket League match between Victoria and South Australia in Melbourne, Australia, on Dec. 20. Photo: Kelly Defina/Getty Images

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