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Bushfire simulation reveals green strategy that could cut Australia's fire threat

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What happened

New modeling shows irrigating low-flammability vegetation substantially reduces the predicted spread and intensity of wildfires, which could give communities critical extra preparation time, according to a University of the Sunshine Coast study.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:01 UTC.

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