Report warns the risk of bushfires is rising because of climate change

Natalie Croxon
January 18 2017 - 12:01am
GREATER RISK: A new report suggests the incidence and severity of bushfires is increasing because of climate change. Picture: GLENN DANIELS
GREATER RISK: A new report suggests the incidence and severity of bushfires is increasing because of climate change. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

JENNA Lightburn knows all too well the devastation a bushfire can wreak - the Long Gully resident lost her home in the Black Saturday bushfires nearly eight years ago.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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