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Head of CFA says every Victorian needs to ‘take notice and take action’ today
The threat of new and rapidly spreading bushfires remains extremely high across the entire state, Heffernan said, urging residents to stay up-to-date with emergency apps and broadcasts throughout the day.
Today is going to be a hectic and volatile day for firefighters and fire authorities and communities
If a fire starts, it is going to take hold quickly. It will spread very quickly. If firefighters don’t get to that fire in the very early stages and it takes hold, that fire will be uncontrollable and most likely not able to be put out.
Victorians should brace for more property loss or worst today. That is how severe these conditions are at the moment, not only at the Longwood fire but across the state.
My message at the moment to Victorians is yes, we are talking about Longwood and Walwa, but we have many other fires that have started this morning in and around communities … I am expecting more as the day goes on.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jan/09/australia-news-live-victoria-catastrophic-bushfire-fire-ban-heatwave-tropical-cyclone-floods-royal-commission-antisemitism-bondi-anthony-albanese-ntwnfb
Author : Nick Visser
Publish date : 2026-01-08 20:41:00
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