2026年初,澳大利亚Melton的Tumbleweed入侵猛增,由于干燥天气和城市增长,引发火灾风险和清理工作。 Tumbleweed invasion in Melton, Australia, surged in early 2026, sparking fire risks and cleanup efforts due to dry weather and urban growth.

墨尔本西部郊区梅尔顿的虫活动激增, 增加了火灾风险, 并促使2026年初进行清理工作. A surge in invasive tumbleweed activity in Melton, Melbourne’s western suburb, has raised fire risks and prompted cleanup efforts in early 2026. 1900年代初期从得克萨斯州引进的这些草每年可达100公里,由于干燥、风性天气、土生土长的私有地产和城市扩张,这些草更加恶化。 The grass, introduced from Texas in the early 1900s, spreads up to 100 km per year and has worsened due to dry, windy weather, overgrown private properties, and urban expansion. 与流行的美国品种不同,它形成密集堆积,高达两米高,封锁房屋并造成危险。 Unlike spiky American varieties, it forms dense piles up to two meters high, blocking homes and posing hazards. Melton市的反应是修路和防火,但居民报告一再出现问题,强调必须进行长期管理,防止每年发生火灾。 The City of Melton has responded with roadside slashing and fire prevention, but residents report recurring issues and stress the need for long-term management to prevent annual disruptions.