Victoria, bushfire and South Australia

Extreme heat increases fire risk across Australia as bushfires threaten towns in Victoria
Authorities in Australia have issued bushfire warnings and total fire bans in multiple states as extreme heat intensifies across the country over the holiday period. The big picture: Total fire bans have been issued for parts of South Australia,
Total Fire Ban For Victoria & Parts Of South Australia As Extreme Weather Conditions Worsen
According to the Country Fire Association (CFA), Boxing Day has been declared as a total fire ban for all areas of Victoria suffering “extreme” conditions except East Gippsland which is still rated “high”. Over the last week, fires have been burning through the Grampians. Last night, the fire continued to grow, putting residents in danger.
Total fire ban declared in Victoria amid 'extreme' bushfire risk
Authorities are bracing for what could be the worst bushfire conditions seen in five years, with high temperatures and gusty winds predicted to create an "extreme" fire risk for most parts of the state.
Evacuation warning issued as bushfires bear down on Victorian towns
Two towns in the path of a rampaging bushfire have been told to evacuate immediately. Moyston and Pomonal residents in western Victoria were told to flee as the out-of-control monster blaze in the Grampians National Park bore down on them on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters across Victoria brace for extreme risk, residents told to evacuate immediately
Firefighters are preparing for devastating conditions across Victoria on Thursday, as residents near a massive national park blaze are warned to evacuate immediately.Residents of Moyston and Pomonal were told to leave immediately on Wednesday afternoon because of the threat to properties near the Grampians National Park fire.
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