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In a devastating turn of events, bushfires have ravaged parts of Victoria, leaving at least three homes and other structures in ruins. The fires have struck amid a relentless heatwave affecting the inland regions of southeast Australia, raising concerns over the continuation of extreme weather conditions.
In response to the crisis, firefighting teams from not only every Australian state and territory but also from Canada and New Zealand have been mobilized to bolster efforts in combating the blazes. This international and domestic collaboration underscores the severity of the situation and the urgent need for coordinated action.
Bushfires have destroyed at least three homes and structures in Victoria as heatwave conditions are set to continue across inland regions of southeast Australia.
Firefighters from every state and territory in Australia, as well as teams from Canada and New Zealand, have been brought in to help Victorian efforts.
There are more than a dozen blazes across the state, including a fire near Colac that has claimed 11,300 hectares and destroyed three buildings.Â
While cooler conditions are expected for much of Victoria on Wednesday, emergency services are expecting another four days of above 40C temperatures and overnight temperatures in the mid-20s in the north of the state.
Severe heat is also expected to hit parts of NSW and Queensland, with Thargomindah in QLD forecast to reach 49C.
Tibooburra, Ivanhoe and Wilcannia in NSW are predicted to reach 48C.