A court has found that a South Australian farmer was responsible for setting fire to a pile of vegetation that was left smouldering and reignited six months later, causing a devastating bushfire.

Law Report

ABC Australia

A bushfire starts on your property and spreads to your neighbours - are you liable for their losses?

JUN 2, 202629 MIN
Law Report

A bushfire starts on your property and spreads to your neighbours - are you liable for their losses?

JUN 2, 202629 MIN

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<p>A court has found that a South Australian farmer was responsible for setting fire to a pile of vegetation that was left smouldering and reignited six months later, causing a devastating bushfire.</p>