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Lynne and Peter return to find their house still standing but others left devastated after Harcourt bushfire

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jenny Valentish and Tory ShepherdJanuary 10, 2026 at 06:59 AM
Lynne and Peter return to find their house still standing but others left devastated after Harcourt bushfire
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A bushfire devastated the Victorian town of Harcourt, destroying dozens of properties. Among those affected were firefighters and local councillors. Lynne and Peter Suelzle returned to their Harcourt home on Coolstore Road to find it miraculously still standing, although the surrounding landscape was charred and outbuildings were destroyed. While their house survived, many others in the town were not so fortunate, highlighting the fire's destructive impact on the community. The cause of the fire and the exact date it occurred are not specified in this excerpt.

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Australia 50% Coolstore Road 60% Lynne ×270% Victoria 80% Harcourt ×290% Peter Suelzle 90% Harcourt bushfire 95%

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