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What causes bush fires? 
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Bush fire arson is dangerous

It is a crime to deliberately light a fire in the bush. Bush fire arson is dangerous. It can destroy lives, properties and have long term effects on the environment.

Check out the NSW Rural Fire Service website

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Imagine you see a person acting suspiciously in the bush, then you see smoke. What can you do?

Hey Firestormers!

Knowing the cause of fires can help the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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  • How bush fires start,
  • Fire in the environment,
  • Prevent,
  • People

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Actor Ben Lawson, who has starred in Modern Family, Firefly Lane, 13 Reasons Why, wrote this poem in Los Angeles where he has lived since 2008, as a love letter to his burning homeland.
On January 10, the NSW RFS produced fire prediction maps for all the active firegrounds.
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Bush fire arson is a crime. There are heavy penalties for people convicted of deliberately lighting a fire.