As of 2pm Sunday, there are 32 active bushfires across the state and 15 emergency warnings advising people to leave their communities. Thousands of residents are currently impacted by 15 emergency warnings related to three fires raging in different parts of the state. “Strong southwesterly winds may cause the situation to change at any time,” a Vic Emergency warning reads. Devastation revealedNew aerial footage has revealed the extent of the damage caused by flames as they rage through town after town. Meanwhile, separate federally funded disaster recovery payments will be available for those affected in Barkers Creek, Harcourt, Harcourt North, Longwood, Longwood East, Natimuk, Ravenswood South, Ruffy and Sutton Grange.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 08:39 UTC