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Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces 'extreme' bushfire risk

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Australia's most populous city Sydney baked in a burst of sweltering spring heat on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to ‌issue a ban on lighting fires.

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