Australian Black Summer Bushfires

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Across
  1. 3. strike – Natural cause of many bushfires
  2. 4. – Coastal town heavily damaged by fires and evacuations
  3. 5. – Massive and intense bushfire event
  4. 6. – Ancient national park threatened by fires
  5. 11. radio – Media outlet providing emergency updates
  6. 12. – Aircraft used for firefighting and rescue operations
  7. 13. – Person who offers help without pay during emergencies
  8. 16. – Native animals endangered by the bushfires
  9. 18. – Burning fragments that spread fire ahead of flames
  10. 20. – A fire set deliberately to stop the spread of a wildfire
  11. 21. – Extended dry period contributing to fire severity
  12. 22. – A location affected by the Black Summer fires
  13. 23. – To catch fire and start burning
  14. 24. – Backup plan for unexpected events
  15. 25. – To construct again after destruction
  16. 27. – Prolonged period of extreme heat increasing fire risk
  17. 28. – When fire spreads beyond control
Down
  1. 1. – Coastal region severely impacted by bushfires
  2. 2. – Extremely destructive or disastrous event
  3. 7. – Large, intense, and uncontrollable fire
  4. 8. – To continue living through a disaster
  5. 9. bay – Area severely affected in the 2019-2020 fires
  6. 10. – Initial flicker that can ignite a fire
  7. 14. centre – Hub for coordinating firefighting efforts
  8. 15. – A cleared strip of land to prevent fire spread
  9. 17. – To move people away from danger zones
  10. 19. – A sudden situation requiring immediate action
  11. 20. – Community impacted by the bushfires
  12. 23. burn – Planned fire to reduce fuel for wildfires
  13. 26. – Town affected by the Black Summer bushfires