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Bushfire refers to any large uncontained fire occurring in bushland, scrubland or even grassland in Australia.

Bushfires in Australia are characterised by being most common in dry areas where there is a lot of dry tinder and undergrowth, usually the result of a prolonged drought or heatwave. They can occur in grasslands, but are more common in eucalyptus bushland. Bushfires that burn particularly hot will jump from treetop to treetop. These are known as crown fires, and they are made more intense because the eucalyptus oil in the leaves reaches boiling point and explodes, sending embers in all directions, setting other trees alight.

Australian bushfires are also more common in hills and mountainous areas, as fire moves faster uphill. They are erratic and unpredictable, and can change directiinvat any time.

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