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OtherTotal fire ban in Sydney as 37C heat and ‘dry lightning’ raise bushfire risk

A total fire ban covers greater Sydney and the greater Hunter region, with temperatures forecast to reach 37C in Sydney’s west. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of extreme fire danger amid hot, dry conditions, thunderstorms and little rain; the Rural Fire Service said dry lightning could spark fires.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-12 00:18Original

Total fire ban in Sydney as 37C heat and ‘dry lightning’ raise bushfire risk
Total fire ban in Sydney as 37C heat and ‘dry lightning’ raise bushfire riskOther