Weather tracker: Australia bushfires could be most dangerous since ‘black summer’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ishani MistryDecember 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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Bushfires are raging across Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Tasmania, prompting fears of a season as dangerous as the 2019-20 "black summer." Over 50 fires are burning in NSW, destroying homes, infrastructure, and causing at least one death. Hot temperatures, high winds, and abundant dry vegetation are fueling the blazes. In Tasmania, a fast-moving fire destroyed 19 homes and damaged at least 40 others. Meanwhile, in the US, Washington state is experiencing severe flooding due to an atmospheric river, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 100,000 residents. Record-breaking rainfall has caused rivers to surge, threatening historic flood levels. In Alaska, hurricane-force winds left thousands without power and damaged homes.

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Dolphin Sands 40% Bulahdelah 50% Tasmania 50% Sydney 60% New South Wales ×270% Australia ×680%

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Australia

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