River Sweep Forms Part of Search for Suspected Victim in Victoria

Published on February 14, 2024

About 135,000 Victorian properties remain without power after deadly and destructive storms caused the largest blackout in the state’s history. Of those still without electricity by 4pm on Feb. 14, more than 100,000 are in the eastern part of the state. Five regional hospitals are running on generator power, down from 15, as authorities rush to prioritise fuel and power restoration to these sites, but they could remain disconnected for at least three days. There were widespread issues with the triple-zero emergency line, particularly in Gippsland, after 39 Ambulance Victoria branches lost power. Premier Jacinta Allan said the storms inflicted significant damage statewide, with wind and trees taking down power lines and collapsing transmission towers near Geelong....

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