Guardian: South-east Australia is set for an abnormally early bushfire season, with firefighters calling for substantially more resources to tackle fires that are predicted to become fiercer and last longer in the years ahead.
The New South Wales rural fire service has said the danger period for bushfires, which normally begins on 1 October in most areas of the state, has already begun statewide, and is urging residents to reduce fire risks around their houses.
The RFS dealt with more than 90 bush...