2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires in Australia killed 25 people, destroyed 5.5 million hectares, and led to 28 recommendations for firefighting improvements.

NSW State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan has delivered a 700-page report on the Black Summer bushfires in Australia, which killed 25 people and destroyed over 5.5 million hectares of land. The coroner's inquiry led to 28 recommendations to improve firefighting efforts, including new rules for firefighting aircraft, better alert systems, and revised risk classifications. The findings are directed towards the commissioners of the Rural Fire Service, police, and the chief executive of state-owned infrastructure company Essential Energy.

March 26, 2024
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