One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 09:47 AM

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Bushfires raging across southeastern Australia, primarily in Victoria and New South Wales, have killed one person and destroyed approximately 300 buildings. The fires, fueled by hot, dry, and windy conditions, have burned through an area almost twice the size of Greater London. A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria, where 30 active fires are burning, impacting air quality in Melbourne and surrounding areas. Thousands of firefighters and over 70 aircraft are battling the blazes, with residents in multiple communities advised to evacuate. Authorities fear the fires could continue for several weeks, making this the worst bushfire event since the devastating 2019-2020 season.

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Andrew Wilson 30% Gobur ×240% Tyrone Rice ×240% Melbourne ×250% Longwood ×250% Harcourt ×350% New South Wales 60% Jacinta Allan ×270% Australia ×480% Victoria ×790%

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Victoria

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