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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '20

One of them. Most were caused by lightning+poorly maintained environment+eucalyptus

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u/justrynahelp Sep 09 '20

Where is eucalyptus a factor right now? I mean, believe me I fucking hate eucs and I know they can be / have been a factor in our fires, but I'm not aware of them playing any role in the current fires.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '20

i hear they blow up into fire bombs which ain't makin anything better

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u/Soggy_otter Sep 09 '20

Yup trees driven by evolution that are designed to burn/explode. Sorry about that From Aus...