https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/02/2019-australia-hottest-year-record-temperature-15c-above-average-temperature https:/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/02/2019-australia-hottest-year-record-temperature-15c-above-average-temperature https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/australia-n... Hottest year on record for Australia was 2019 (just ended). Almost 3 degrees F over average. High temperatures dry things out and make them easier to burn