In short:
A total fire ban is in place for Victoria as authorities warn of “catastrophic” and “extreme” fire conditions across the state.
Emergency warnings remain for dozens of towns surrounding two out-of-control bushfires in central and north-east Victoria.
What’s next?
Authorities have warned Victorians to prepare for news of more property losses across the state.
Victorians told to brace for more property loss amid 'catastrophic' fire conditions
Submitted 1 week ago by zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to australia@aussie.zone
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/catastrophic-extreme-bushfire-warning-for-victoria/106211318
hanrahan@piefed.social 1 week ago
Having been through the Black Summer fires, we saw the future and moved from Northern NSW to Northern Tassie, we made sure we are off a flood plain (on a small hill), with high average rainfall (raining now and 20c) and zero bushfire risk. Nowhere in the world is taking any of this seriously, including Australian voters, so we had to do what we could,. We know we can’t escape it, we just don’t want to be at the front of the queue like the people in this article
My partner as an ex RFS Captian still suffers truama from back then, from the homes she couldn’t save and home owners cursing her for it and the 6 days a week 14hr days work for no pay, still have bills to pay. She did get a cap and a badge from the NSW Premier, so there is that /s.