Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages
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A scorching blast of hot weather will intensify across Australia’s south-east bringing extreme fire dangers and total fire bans from Christmas onwards.
South Australians will swelter on Christmas Day with Adelaide set to record its hottest Christmas since 2016, as temperatures reach the high-30s to early 40s across the state.
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