SYDNEY: Sydney experienced its first total fire ban in almost three years on Tuesday and several schools along New South Wales s coast to the south were closed because of a heightened wildfire danger, caused by unusually hot and dry conditions across southeastern Australia.
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As parts of Australia swelter through searing September heat and dangerous fire conditions, the weather bureau has declared a double whammy that could lock in more of the same.
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