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What is happening with the Australian bushfires?

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Australian bushfires in Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes, scorched vast areas, and left communities devastated. Multiple deaths and missing persons are reported, with emergency support and evacuations underway. Authorities warn some fires may burn for weeks, and recovery will be long and difficult. Extreme heat and hazardous conditions persist, with significant impacts on wildlife, infrastructure, and residents.

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'Gut-wrenching': Australian bushfires expected to burn for weeks

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  • Over 30 bushfires are burning in Victoria, destroying homes and farmland
  • Human remains found near Longwood; victim not yet identified 12s
  • More than 860,000 acres burned, over 300 buildings destroyed 28s
  • Some fires may take weeks to control, authorities warn 1m 3s
  • Emergency funding announced for affected residents and farmers 1m 17s

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'Gut-wrenching': Australian bushfires expected to burn for weeks
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Reuters
6 hours ago
'Gut-wrenching': Australian bushfires expected to burn for weeks

Fires have burned more than 860,000 acres in Victoria, destroying over 300 buildings and leaving thousands without power. Authorities warn that some fires could take weeks to control.

Body found in bushfire-hit area of Victoria
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10 News First
15 hours ago
Body found in bushfire-hit area of Victoria

Emergency services warn some fires could burn for weeks; recovery will be a long and difficult process. Over 350,000 hectares have burned and more than 350 structures lost.

Thousands of firefighters deployed to fight bushfires in Australia
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Thousands of firefighters deployed to fight bushfires in Australia

Thousands of firefighters are battling bushfires by air and land, but over 300,000 hectares have already burned. Containment is limited and fires are expected to continue for several more days.

Victoria’s bushfire danger continues as residents confront lost homes
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10 News First
2 days ago
Victoria’s bushfire danger continues as residents confront lost homes

A state of disaster is declared; over 300,000 hectares have burned across 18 local government areas. Major fires are expected to burn for days or weeks, with evacuations saving lives but many homes lost.

State of Disaster declared as bushfires rage across Victoria
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10 News First
2 days ago
State of Disaster declared as bushfires rage across Victoria

At least 50 structures have been lost in Harcourt as the fire burned 3,008 hectares. The town remains without electricity, and locals are focused on immediate shelter needs.

Three missing, homes destroyed in Victorian bushfires
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10 News First
3 days ago
Three missing, homes destroyed in Victorian bushfires

In Longwood, two adults and a child are missing after being told to shelter in place. Multiple homes and businesses have been destroyed, with extreme heat and strong winds complicating firefighting.

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