MELBOURNE, Jan 16 — Thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across parts of Australia's east coast today, bringing hope that some of the fierce bushfires razing the country will be extinguished — or at least slowed. Officials warned, however, that short, intense thunderstorms could lead to flash...
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Officials warned, however, that short, intense thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding, while lightning brought the risk of new fires being ignited. Australia has been battling its worst bushfire season on record since September, with fires killing 29 people and millions of animals, and destroying more than 2,500 homes while razing bushland across an area the size of Bulgaria.
Fire and weather officials have also warned the current cool and wet weather change will only be a temporary relief, with the hot weather forecast to return in coming weeks.Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham was scheduled to meet with industry leaders today to discuss a response to the crisis.
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