With Their Land In Flames, Aboriginals Warn Fires Show Deep Problems In Australia

January 11, 2020btollesonRSS Sample

Rural Fire Service firefighters conduct property protection patrols at the Dunn Road fire on Jan. 10, 2020 in Mount Adrah, Australia. New South Wales is battling severe fire conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast across the state.

As massive fires continue to consume Australia, Aboriginal elders like Noel Butler say officials need to listen to natives about fire control.

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