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Weather tracker: Bushfires ravage Western Australia as temperatures soar

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ollie Lewis and James MichelinDecember 15, 2025 at 09:54 AM
Weather tracker: Bushfires ravage Western Australia as temperatures soar
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Extreme weather events are impacting multiple regions globally. Western Australia is experiencing severe heatwaves and bushfires, with temperatures exceeding 40C and warnings issued for the south-west. Simultaneously, parts of South Australia and New South Wales are bracing for similar conditions later in the week. In Brazil, strong winds in São Paulo damaged the power grid, causing widespread blackouts and travel disruptions. Conversely, California's Central Valley is experiencing unusually persistent and dense fog, leading to prolonged cool temperatures. Finally, Storm Emilia brought intense rainfall, strong winds, and significant snowfall to the Canary Islands, disrupting normal conditions.

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Key Player Opposition Context
South Australia 30% New South Wales ×240% São Paulo 50% Spain 50% California ×260% Brazil 70% Western Australia ×280%

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bushfires 90% heatwave 80% extreme weather 70% rainfall 60% strong winds 60% power grid damage 50% fog 50% snowfall 40% temperatures 40%

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Negative
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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Western Australia

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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