Areas at increased risk of spring bushfires

‘Black Summer’ fears increase as regions most at risk revealed

The warning comes as a strong El Nino continues to intensify.

Australia braces for bushfires in almost every state as El Niño strengthens

Dry conditions in the east and heavy fuel loads across central and northern Australia are driving the picture, the council said

Areas at increased risk of spring bushfires

Fire and emergency authorities have revealed which parts of Australia are at an increased risk of bushfires this spring.

El Niño loads the dice for more extreme fire conditions

Fears have been growing around what Australia's spring and summer will look like after the weather bureau declared an El Niño in June, which has the potential to become the strongest on record.

Warning as Mid West deemed at risk of spring bushfires

Experts have warned that swathes of the Mid West are at heightened risk of experiencing bushfires this spring and locals should be prepared and on alert.

Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season

Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season GabrielleO Wed, 19/08/2026 - 16:56 Hot and dry conditions are expected across much of Victoria this spring, increasing the risk of bushfires in some parts of the state.This is according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring (External link) released today.Most of Victoria has received average to above-average rainfall since April. However, some areas remain very dry…