21 h. ago Victoria Bushfires as it happened: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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29 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: Dozens of fires rage as State of Disaster declared; missing family found and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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29 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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33 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 36 fires rage as State of Disaster declared; Family missing and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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36 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Concerns over out of control blazes at Longwood, Walwa and Harcourt after nervous night for firefighters; Dozens of homes destroyed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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44 h. ago Victoria bushfires as it happened: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea, Marysville and Harcourt; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer.

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47 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea, Marysville and Harcourt; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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49 h. ago Three missing, including child, as blaze rips through heart of state

Firefighters are urgently searching for three people, including a child, who are missing after the Longwood bushfire destroyed homes and buildings as extreme weather conditions grip the state.

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49 h. ago Three missing including child, dozens of homes lost as fires continue to rage

Firefighters are urgently searching for three people, including a child, who are missing after the Longwood bushfire destroyed homes and buildings as extreme weather conditions grip the state.

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51 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea and Skipton; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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52 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Skipton and Yea; Catastrophic fire danger in place amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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53 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys school and homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Bonnie Doon, Alexandra, Eildon; Catastrophic fire danger in place amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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55 h. ago Three missing, including child, as fire rips through Victorian town

Firefighters are urgently searching for three people, including a child, who are missing after the Longwood bushfire destroyed homes and buildings as extreme weather conditions grip the state.

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56 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys school and homes in Ruffy as Bonnie Doon and surrounding towns evacuated; Catastrophic fire danger in place amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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60 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: State faces ‘catastrophic’ conditions; Fires continue to burn at Longwood, Thologolong

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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69 h. ago As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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69 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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3 d. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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3 d. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Euroa and surrounding towns evacuated as Longwood fire spreads; Fire chief warns Friday forecast poses ‘catastrophic risk’ to life

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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3 d. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Avenel and surrounding towns evacuated as Longwood fire spreads; Fire chief warns Friday forecast poses ‘catastrophic risk’ to life

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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