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Australia is experiencing extreme heat levels not seen since the 2019–20 season, with temperatures reaching up to 46°C—conditions that significantly increase wildfire risk and intensity. Such heat can rapidly turn small ignitions into fast-moving fires, as seen near Seymour, Victoria, where fire growth escalated dramatically within a single day. These events highlight how extreme temperatures are driving more volatile fire behavior and reinforce the need for continuous monitoring and rapid detection.