Australia has a long history of bushfires that predates white settlement . Scientists say that , despite shallow records , bushfire seasons are getting longer . Firefighters are reporting that fires are becoming larger and more aggressive . The Australian government is trying to get people to stop burning their land for firewood by offering incentives like free fuel vouchers or grants to help them build new homes in the bush.
Australia has a long history of bushfires that predates white settlement . Scientists say that , despite shallow records , bushfire seasons are getting longer . Firefighters are reporting that fires are becoming larger and more aggressive . One scientist says forest fires around the world are contributing to global warming .