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Radical change seen in nature and severity of Australia fires, says veteran firefighter

Firefighters stand next to a fire near the Pacific Highway, north of Nabiac, New South Wales, on Nov 12, 2019. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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SYDNEY - During his 39 years with Australia's largest fire service, Mr Greg Mullins, one of the world's most experienced firefighters, spent much of his time trying to calm people down.

But he has now changed tack, warning of worse to come.

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