To start off this topic, a news article was posted on ABC News today about the up and coming bushfire season.
https://www.abc.net.au/n...er-lasts-longer/11456576

"Queensland emergency services are bracing for what is expected to be a long and "very active" fire season, with weather experts saying the outlook is "not a good news story.

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC released its bushfire outlook this morning — joined by fire representatives from across the country — who warned communities to be prepared.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche said Queensland had already started its fire season, with several fires coming close to homes and killing wildlife in the south-east last week.

"The bushfire season has started early and we expect it will go later as well," he said.

"Over the last couple of weeks we've seen some significant fires, we note this report in the bushfire outlook and we believe we are very well prepared.

"But we need the local community, we need the local government to be prepared and support us side by side."..."