CSIRO warns of more 'mega fire' years

By Tracey Ferrier
Updated November 26 2021 - 9:03pm, first published 9:00pm
Bushfires and cities shrouded in smoke will become more regular, some CSIRO scientists say.
Bushfires and cities shrouded in smoke will become more regular, some CSIRO scientists say.

Climate change is fuelling the risk of more "mega fire years" in Australia and the nation is dealing with a longer fire season that extends well into autumn and winter, new CSIRO research says.

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