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VIDEO STORY: Rising Temperatures Spark Bushfires Across Antigua and Barbuda

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As the season changes, firefighters find themselves grappling with a significant challenge: bushfires. The increasing temperatures serve as a key contributor to this annual crisis. The devastating impact of wildfires has been laid bare in recent years, resulting in the evacuation of thousands across various countries.

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Shermain Bique-Charles

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Comments (5)

  • Stone July 9, 2025, 3:28 AM

    we have all got to be extra careful

  • informed Citizen July 8, 2025, 9:51 PM

    The bushfires are screaming what weather reports can’t climate change isn’t coming, it’s already here. And the heat this year is unbearable.

  • Juju Bee July 8, 2025, 7:52 PM

    This is Afterall that time of year. landowners please be careful

  • Rhea July 8, 2025, 7:38 PM

    Yhep, this heat has been beyond us! It’s even beating my AC in my car! I cannot anymore! We should just be happy that the firefighters are there to contain the blaze

  • Antigua Surf July 8, 2025, 7:36 PM

    With how this heat is going, we know it’s only a danger awaiting to happen! Hate off to the fire brigade tho!

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