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Authorities warn Otways bushfire could ‘run again’ as Victoria north heats up — I.guim.co.uk

Authorities warn Otways bushfire could ‘run again’ as Victoria north heats up

Authorities are warning dry conditions could cause the bushfire that ravaged Victoria’s Otways to “run again” over the coming weeks. The threat has been downgraded for now after the blaze destroyed three homes and 16 other structures when a wind change occurred during severe heatwave conditions. Officials say milder

Victoria declares state of disaster as heatwave fuels dozens of bushfires — I.guim.co.uk

Victoria declares state of disaster as heatwave fuels dozens of bushfires

Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, declared a state of disaster after a severe heatwave fuelled dozens of bushfires across the state, authorities said. The declaration covers 18 local government areas and an alpine resort, the premier said, after fires destroyed at least 10 homes and razed more than 50,000

Heatwave pushes Melbourne above 42C as Victoria faces catastrophic fire risk — I.guim.co.uk

Heatwave pushes Melbourne above 42C as Victoria faces catastrophic fire risk

A severe heatwave across south-eastern Australia pushed Melbourne above 42C on Friday, and authorities urged Victorians to stay indoors as the state faced catastrophic bushfire conditions and a statewide total fire ban. Melbourne reached 42.9C at 3:40pm and was forecast to hit 43C, with temperatures up to 45C