Victoria Bushfire Claims Three Homes, More Could Follow

Published on February 24, 2024

The number of homes lost to a large bushfire in western Victoria has risen to three as firefighters try to stop it spreading. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) on Feb. 24 confirmed the blaze west of Ballarat, which spans more than 15 hectares, has also claimed sheds and other outbuildings. The CFA said the fire is moving in a northerly direction towards Elmhurst and Amphitheatre. These suburbs are about 70 km northwest of Ballarat. The forecast top temperature for Elmhurst on Feb. 24 is 28C. People from surrounding areas were earlier in the week asked to leave their homes immediately. They have been asked not to return until the CFA says it is safe to do so. ...

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