Thousands of firefighters supported by emergency services and volunteers are combating fires across Victoria, with authorities confirming “well over” 300,000 hectares have been burnt across the state.
Premier Jacinta Allan told reporters that as of this morning, around 38,000 households are without power.
“There continues to be ten major fire fronts burning across Victoria, but they’re not the only fires in the landscape across the state,” she said.
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