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flag Australian cities face rising bushfire risks from climate change and urban sprawl, threatening millions in fire-prone areas.

flag Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra face escalating urban bushfire risks due to climate change, with rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and stronger winds increasing fire danger. flag Over 6.9 million Australians now live in fire-prone areas—65% more than in 2000—driven by urban expansion into bushland zones. flag Hot, dry inland winds similar to California’s Santa Ana winds can rapidly spread flames, complicating firefighting. flag Past fires, including those during the 2019–20 Black Summer and recent events in Tasmania, have highlighted growing threats to suburbs. flag Residents like Bob Sudharshan Ratnarajah in Sydney, once unaware of urban fire risks, now fear catastrophic blazes. flag Experts urge stronger government action on climate change and improved preparedness, especially in expanding outer suburbs where new residents may lack awareness of fire dangers.

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