Wet winter set to delay onset of bushfire season across much of southern Australia

By Peter Hannam
Updated August 31 2016 - 6:13pm, first published 5:09pm
The Erickson Aircrane battles a blaze in Victoria: another busy season awaits. Photo: Jason South
The Erickson Aircrane battles a blaze in Victoria: another busy season awaits. Photo: Jason South

Australia's second wettest winter on record is likely to delay the onset of the fire season across much of the nation's south although lush vegetation growth could trigger elevated risks once summer arrives.

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