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Sydney Faces Total Fire Ban Amid Dry Lightning
A total fire ban has been issued for Sydney due to hot and dry conditions, with a risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’. The Rural Fire Service warns the danger is high today.
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The Guardian
Thunderstorms coupled with hot and dry conditions mean ‘fire danger is going to be right up today’, Rural Fire Service says<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/12/labor-anthony-albanese-greens-digital-duty-of-care-coalition-angus-taylor-one-nation-ntwnf
2026-10-12 00:18 UTC