Rob Carlmark, a meteorologist at Sacramento TV station ABC10, explains the weather that has created the current unprecedented bushfire situation in Australia.
You can follow Mr. Carlmark on Twitter: @rcalrmark
Meteorologist explains the weather that is driving the bushfires in Australia
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no meteorological info as to what weather conditions set up to cause the hot temps
as post above by c clifton, the arson story is real and is getting very little reporting
– https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/bushfires-firebugs-fuelling-crisis-asarson-arresttollhits183/news-story/52536dc9ca9bb87b7c76d36ed1acf53f
The Sidney Morning Herald reports that 24 people were charged with arson, others with stupidity involving fire. And, sadly, one of the accused arsonists is himself a firefighter.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw-fires-legal-action-taken-against-183-people-this-bushfire-season-20200106-p53p97.html