Extreme fire danger and total bans have been declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry windsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExtreme fire danger and total fire bans have been declared for much of South Australia and Victoria, including Melbourne, as hot and dry winds bring sweltering temperatures to the region on Saturday.Residents have be warned to shelter indoors as bushfires burn out of control in three states.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Bushfires are currently burning in South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, with extreme fire danger and total fire bans in place. Residents are advised to shelter indoors as hot, dry winds and sweltering temperatures exacerbate the risk. Firefighters are working to contain blazes, particularly in Victoria's Grampians and Tasmania's northwest. Weather conditions are expected to improve by Sunday, bringing relief to affected areas. A tropical low near Western Australia is unlikely to impact the mainland significantly.
