Fires in Australia recall lessons from the past

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Over the past few weeks, southern Australia has braced itself against severe fire conditions. Several major fires are still burning in Victoria. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with fire chief Chris Hardman about what lessons his team has learned from past fires, and the psychological toll the job takes on first responders.

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