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The Top End is in wildfire emergency mode as extreme conditions fueled by a wet season turn dry timber and grass into a tinderbox. Firefighters are battling blazes from Darwin to Katherine, with a recent Blackmore fire destroying homes but brought under control by waterbombers. Acting Chief Minister Gerard Maley warns of ongoing total fire bans, while Bushfires NT’s Andrew Thomas highlights the heightened risk and crews’ heroic efforts—saving over 20 homes despite tough conditions. Since April, crews have responded to 440+ incidents, dropping over 2.1 million liters of water and using drones to track hotspots.

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